Thaksin Shinawatra
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Thaksin Shinawatra (born July 26, 1949) is a former Prime Minister of Thailand, and he was in exile (as early as 2017) until 2023. He is also a businessman, politician.
Thaksin Shinawatra | |
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ทักษิณ ชินวัตร | |
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| 23rd Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 9 February 2001 – 19 September 2006 | |
| Monarch | Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Preceded by | Chuan Leekpai |
| Succeeded by | Sonthi Boonyaratglin (Leader of the 2006 coup d'etat) |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand | |
| In office 13 July 1995 – 8 November 1997 | |
| Prime Minister | Banharn Silpa-archa Chavalit Yongchaiyudh |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 14 June 2001 – 9 October 2001 | |
| Prime Minister | himself |
| Preceded by | Kasem Watanachai |
| Succeeded by | Suwit Khunkitti |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 25 October 1994 – 10 February 1995 | |
| Prime Minister | Chuan Leekpai |
| Preceded by | Prasong Soonsiri |
| Succeeded by | Krasae Chanawongse |
| Special Economic Adviser of Cambodia | |
| In office 4 November 2009 – 23 August 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Hun Sen |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Leader of Thai Rak Thai Party | |
| In office 14 July 1998 – 2 October 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Chaturon Chaisang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 July 1949 San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai Montenegrin (2009–present) |
| Political party | Thai Rak Thai Party (1998–2006)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Palang Dharma Party (1994–98) |
| Spouse(s) | Potjaman Na Pombejra (1976–2008)[2] |
| Children | Panthongtae Shinawatra Pintongtha Shinawatra Peathongtarn Shinawatra |
| Residence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Alma mater | Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School Royal Police Cadet Academy Eastern Kentucky University Sam Houston State University (Ph.D.) |
| Profession | Businessperson Entrepreneur Police Officer (1973–1987) Politician Visiting Professor[3] |
| Net worth | US$1.8 billion (October 2018)[4] |
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He is a former leader of the Thai Rak Thai Party. He was put in prison in August 2023, however in February 2024, he was paroled.[5]
In the justice system
changeMost of his time in prison (except for "a few hours"), he has been at the Police General Hospital. As of September 1, 2023, He has to stay in prison for one year.[6]
In January 2024, Thaksin was informed by the authorities that there is Warrant out for Thaksin; The warrant is about a crime (of Lese Majeste) that was supposed to have happened in May 2015.[7][8] On June 14, Thaksin Shinawatra was charged with royal defamation.[9]
In July 2024, he asked for permission to leave the country; The authorities said "No".[10]
Education
change- High School- Montfort college, Chiang mai, Thailand.
- University- Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School
- Master's Degree - Eastern Kentucky University, USA
- Doctor's Degree - Sam Houston State University, USA
Family
changeShinawatra's sister, former prime minister Yingluck, went into hiding in 2017. She was believed to have fled the country to avoid the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions' ruling in her rice-pledging trial.[11]
His daughter is the 31st and current Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
References
change- ↑ "Deposed Thai PM quits party role". CNN. 3 October 2006.
- ↑ "Thailand's deposed PM divorces wife". Channel NewsAsia. 15 November 2008. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
- ↑ "From Bangkok to Manchester". 25 May 2007.
- ↑ "Thaksin Shinawatra". Forbes. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ↑ https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2724990. Retrieved 2024-01-20
- ↑ https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/2639986/royal-pardon-reduces-thaksins-jail-term-to-one-year. Bangkok Post.com. Retrieved 2023-09-03
- ↑ https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/advanced/2737884/thaksin-faces-old-charge-of-lese-majeste. Retrieved 2024-02-07
- ↑ https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/special-reports/2636835/thaksins-transfer-raises-eyebrows. Bangkop Post. Retrieved 2023-08-28
- ↑ "Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin was indicted on a charge of royal defamation". AP News. June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ↑ https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2885366/thaksin-shows-up-quietly-at-court?tbref=hp. Retrieved 2024-10-17
- ↑ Limited, Bangkok Post Public Company. "Thaksin ends silence with philosophical tweet". Bangkok Post.
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