US EditionParliament elects Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister
- Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been elected as Thailand’s prime minister, marking a significant return of her family's political dynasty, which was established by her father Thaksin Shinawatra.
- At 37 years old, Paetongtarn becomes the third family member to hold the prime minister position, following her father and aunt.
- During her campaign for Pheu Thai, she emphasized her own identity, stating, “I am not just my father’s proxy.
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"Dr. Ong Padipat" points out that MPs who threaten the media can file an ethics investigation. Meanwhile, the president of the Thai Radio and Television Journalists Association is preparing to submit a case to the Speaker of the House to investigate "Big Pom" on August 21st.
The Straits Times
Thailand ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon, lawyer says
BANGKOK - Thailand's billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon shortening his parole by two weeks, his lawyer said on Saturday, a day after his daughter was elected premier by parliament. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Royal pardon grants early release for ex-Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra as parole ends tomorrow, says lawyer
BANGKOK, Aug 17 — Thai former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was included in a royal pardon for prisoners and his parole will end tomorrow, his lawyer Winyat Chartmontri told Reuters today. Thaksin’s parole had been due to end at the end of the month. The earlier finish comes as part of a general royal pardon for prisoners with good conduct on the occasion of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday last month.
New Thai prime minister: Daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra
Neither Pheu Thai nor the People’s Party have any intention of defending the democratic and social rights of workers, peasants and youth who have supported them believing they were alternatives to the military.
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