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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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.
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.
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.
Thaksin Shinawatra, Former Thai Premier, Cleared of Insulting Monarchy
But the reprieve for Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a political force, did not mean that the legal troubles for him and his family were over.
Thailand and Cambodia Reach Trump Trade Deals, U.S. Official Says
Senior officials from both countries say they were still waiting to hear final details on the deals after comments by the U.S. commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick.
Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains
Intense nationalism and disputed history — and maps — stoke the neighbors’ hostilities. Even a surge of international diplomacy has brought little hope of a lasting peace.
Cease-Fire in Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Gets Armies’ Backing
The talks between commanders on both sides were seen as a crucial test of whether the cease-fire deal reached on Monday would result in a lasting peace.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Halt Fighting That Has Killed Dozens
U.S.-backed talks to end the border war, in which militaries have killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands, began on Monday in Malaysia.
Thai-Cambodian Conflict Tears at Remnants of a Once-Proud Empire
People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.