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Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed on return to Thailand after 15 years in exile

Thailand's divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed Tuesday as he returned to the kingdom after 15 years in exile, hours before parliament votes to install his party's candidate as the new prime minister

Thailand's fugitive ex-PM Thaksin returns from 17 years in self-exile as party seeks to form new government

Thailand's fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, returned on Tuesday from 17 years in exile, a historic homecoming that coincides with a bid by his political allies to form a new government with some of its biggest rivals

Thailand election: Opposition parties win not big enough to break free from military shackles yet

All eyes will be on Bangkok to see whether the MFP and Pheu Thai Party can come together to form a government, or the military-backed parties will have the last laugh

Baby delivered, she is now aiming to take on the role of Thailand PM: Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra?

Days after delivering a baby, Paetongtarn Shinawatra was back on the campaign trail. The 36-year-old daughter of ousted ex-PM is likely to become the next Thailand premier. But even if her Pheu Thai party wins, forming the government may prove a challenge

Thailand elections: Why it is now or never for the Shinawatras

The Shinawatra family have been a dominant presence in Thai politics for over 20 years — parties linked to the family have won the most seats at every election since 2001. But in Thai politics, securing the most seats is no guarantee of victory

Thailand’s new cabinet sworn in after five years of military rule; power still in hands of military allies

Thailand court sentences ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to two years' prison in absentia over lottery programme

A Thai court on Thursday sentenced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in absentia to two years in prison over his handling of a state lottery programme.

Thailand electorate votes in general elections after nearly five years of military rule; exiled ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in fray

Polling began on Sunday after nearly five years of military rule in Thailand where around 51 million voters are eligible to exercise their franchise, South China Morning Post reported.

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: The architect of Leicester City's rise from second-tier side to Premier League champions

In the wake of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha passing, his contribution to the city of Leicester and its football club have been recognised by numerous fans and footballers.

Thailand: Police says 15 suspects detained earlier were not involved in the blasts

A group of 15 suspects detained by the Thai military investigating last week's deadly tourist resort attacks was not involved in the blasts, police said on Friday, adding to confusion surrounding the case