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Thai Court Orders Thaksin, Ex-Premier, to Serve a Year in Prison

The Supreme Court’s ruling, stemming from past convictions on charges of corruption and abuse of power, was the latest blow to Thaksin Shinawatra.

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Thaksin Shinawatra, center, arriving at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Tuesday with his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He was ordered to report to prison later in the day.
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Thai Parliament Picks New Prime Minister but National Election Looms

Anutin Charnvirakul, a conservative politician, secured enough support for the job only after agreeing to a demand from the liberal opposition to call for an election next year.

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Anutin Charnvirakul arriving at Parliament in Bangkok on Friday.
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Thailand Ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra Abruptly Leaves Country

Mr. Thaksin flew to Dubai days before a verdict that could send him to prison. He said he would be back in time for the hearing.

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Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok last week. His political dynasty is in a diminished state.
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Thai Court Dismisses Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra From Office

Paetongtarn Shinawatra became the third member of her family to be removed from the job, as the nation plunged into fresh political instability.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the scion of a powerful political dynasty, at a news conference in Bangkok on Friday, after her dismissal by the Constitutional Court.
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