Commentary: Thaksin May Be in Jail, but Don't Count Him Out Yet

Commentary: Thaksin may be in jail, but don't count him out yet

Even with Thaksin Shinawatra behind bars and daughter Paetongtarn ousted, Thailand’s electoral dynamics continue to play to the strengths of political parties like Pheu Thai, says Control Risks’ Harrison Cheng.

Thaksin to remain ‘Spiritual Leader’ but with weakened role in Thai politics, says analyst

Chulalongkorn University lecturer says Thaksin’s imprisonment sidelines him from active politics, limiting his influence to behind-the-scenes. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, will remain a factor in Thai politics despite his imprisonment, but his influence will be diminished, a political science lecturer said on Tuesday. Stithorn Thananithichot, a political science lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, told Tha…

Paetongtarn vows to lead Pheu Thai after Thaksin’s imprisonment

Paetongtarn Shinawatra addresses MPs, vows to continue Pheu Thai’s journey after Thaksin’s imprisonment and prepares for the upcoming election campaign.