Thaksin Shinawatra

Thailand: Who is Thaksin Shinawatra?

For the last three decades, one man and his political dynasty have loomed large over Thailand's politics.

The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.

Multiple administrations have been deposed by court interventions and military coups in recent years.

Thailand's Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office.

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

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended as the constitutional court considers a petition for her removal.

Provides an overview of Thailand, including key dates and facts about this South East Asian state.

The veteran figure of Thai politics only returned to the country last year after 15 years in exile.

Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand's most divisive figures, was convicted last year on corruption charges.

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