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Thai court clears ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case, lawyer says

Thaksin Shinawatra, a former Thai prime minister, was cleared in a royal insult case and could have faced up to 15 years in prison for breaching the country's lese majeste laws.
Although Thaksin has no official role, he remains politically active and is seen as the power behind the ruling Pheu Thai party, which is losing popularity due to conflicts with Cambodia and economic issues.
The Supreme Court will decide next month whether Thaksin's hospital stint counts as time served for an earlier conviction, potentially sending him to prison, but he said: "I am not worried".

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Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra says his royal insult case has been dismissed

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Thai court confirms Thaksin's royal insult case dismissed due to insufficient evidence

A Thai court on Friday confirmed it had dismissed a royal insult case against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, saying there was not enough evidence to prove wrongdoing.

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he has been acquitted of royal defamation

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he has been acquitted of royal defamation by a court. His lawyer also confirmed the verdict Friday, but the Bangkok Criminal Court did

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Thailand: Court acquits Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case

The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.

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Thailand: Former PM Thaksin cleared of lese majeste charges – DW – 08/22/2025

A court in Thailand has cleared former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of royal defamation charges that had left him facing possible prison time.

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Thai Court Clears Thaksin Shinawatra of Royal Insult Charges

Thai Court Clears Thaksin Shinawatra of Royal Insult Charges A Thai court has dismissed a royal insult case against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, citing insufficient evidence. The decision was confirmed on Friday, bringing closure to a case that has been closely watched given Thaksin's influence in Thai politics.Thaksin Shinawatra, who served as Thailand's Prime Minister, has faced numerous legal challenges since his time in office. …

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