Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is facing an indictment for lese-majeste and computer crime after allegedly insulting the monarchy in a 2015 interview. The charges have raised concerns about political turmoil and financial market stability in Thailand. Thaksin has until June 18th to acknowledge the case against him, following his failure to appear due to a claimed Covid-19 infection.
Thailand: Analysts explore whether a court appearance for a 'royal insult' made in 2015 could be an attempt to thwart the ex-PM's political ambitions. https://t.co/UQcTVwTCIc
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is being taken to court for allegedly insulting the kingdom's royal family during a 2015 interview. https://t.co/Id2CGqbxtP
Thaksin's 'royal insult': A warning to Thai ex-PM? https://t.co/LhpfZKWCfD Analysts explore whether a court appearance for a 'royal insult' made in 2015 could be an attempt to thwart the ex-PM's political ambitions.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is being taken to court over an alleged insult to the kingdom's royal family during a 2015 interview. Is this a bid to thwart his political ambitions? https://t.co/UQcTVwT4SE
With @PavinKyoto -- Again, the monarchy in Thailand shows its enormous power, even able to trap Thaksin Shinawatra, the canniest politician in Thailand Has the King of Thailand Split With Thaksin? https://t.co/xw2p7qNqYM via @CFR_org
Former Thai PM to be indicted over royal insult – media Thaksin Shinawatra denies any wrongdoing and has repeatedly pledged his loyalty to the crown https://t.co/SPllROh0gW https://t.co/O466Ic5185
Thailand is entering a new phase of political uncertainty that threatens further damage to the nation’s fragile financial markets, with popular ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra facing a fresh indictment for an alleged lese majeste offense. https://t.co/ej9EaP1cDg
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be prosecuted for insulting the monarchy over comments he made almost a decade ago. Read more: https://t.co/UEHmeiDanO https://t.co/DHf14V2tib
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be charged with defaming the country’s monarchy, three months after the leader was released on parole in another criminal case. https://t.co/vnkjw6Lrg7
#ThaiEnquirer News Summary – May 30, 2024 · Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has until June 18th to appear before the Office of the Attorney General to acknowledge the case of lese majeste against him, after he failed to appear yesterday citing Covid-19 infection. · The… https://t.co/5cm1NXDZCf
GREAT Reporting. Poor Thailand. The last time I interviewed Thailand's central bank governor things were much better for the economy. Thailand Heads for Fresh Political Turmoil as Thaksin Indictment Looms https://t.co/yv58HCYvlY
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was charged on Wednesday under the kingdom's stringent laws against royal insult and computer crime, stemming from comments made in 2015 to a South Korean news outlet. https://t.co/2zGQAy0v0l
🚨🇹🇭 EX-THAI PM TO BE INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY INSULTING MONARCHY The charges stem from a 2015 interview in which former PM Thaksin Shinawatra allegedly insulted the monarchy and also include charges of violating Thailand's computer crime law. The "lese-majeste" law, under which… https://t.co/DtuajJYqlR
In a setback to a political heavyweight, Thailand's attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy https://t.co/3cJf0MeLsQ https://t.co/wlCFu8jBiw
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal insult and computer crime, prosecutors said on Wednesday. The 74-year-old former PM returned to Thailand from self-exile last year and was previously convicted of multiple charges. https://t.co/gPFPU2Yig4
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's indictment for lese-majeste will impact the push for amnesty, said PM’s deputy secretary-general Somkid Chuakong. Somkid stated that the ruling Pheu Thai Party has been reluctant to discuss the amnesty bill extensively because it has… https://t.co/HdSo1Y3qvO
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's indictment for lese-majeste will not impact the government's image, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin when asked about it. A reporter inquired whether the indictment would affect the government's reputation, given that Thaksin, the… https://t.co/VIZrPcuyAD