Thailand’s Supreme Court Orders Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to Serve One-Year Prison Term

Thailand’s political landscape was shaken again today as the nation’s Supreme Court ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a one-year prison sentence over graft and abuse of power convictions.

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Thaksin, a billionaire telecoms tycoon turned populist politician, remains one of the most divisive figures in Thai politics. He was ousted in a 2006 military coup and has lived abroad for much of the past two decades to avoid facing multiple criminal charges.

The Supreme Court’s latest decision centers on older corruption cases tied to his time in office. Judges reaffirmed that Thaksin abused his authority while prime minister, clearing the way for the enforcement of a one-year sentence.

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This ruling adds a new twist to Thailand’s ongoing political turmoil. Even in exile, Thaksin has continued to wield influence through allies and his Pheu Thai Party, which remains a major force in the country’s politics.

For his supporters, Thaksin represents democratic reform and a voice for the rural poor. For his critics, he symbolizes corruption and cronyism. His looming return to prison if enforced could deepen divisions in a country still struggling with questions of democracy, military power, and accountability.

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