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What is Thakin’s role in politics after release from prison?
What is Thakin’s role in politics after release from prison?
FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole on May 11 after serving part of a one-year sentence linked to abuse of power convictions. Once the country’s most influential political figure, his release is raising questions over whether he will continue shaping Thai politics from behind the scenes or finally step away from public life.House approves 2027 budget bill in first reading after three-day debate
House approves 2027 budget bill in first reading after three-day debate
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The House of Representatives voted 288 to 119 to accept the 2027 budget bill in principle, as the government pledged greater fiscal transparency and a plan to cut the deficit below 3% by 2029.Keir Starmer quits as UK prime minister, Burnham tipped to take over
Keir Starmer quits as UK prime minister, Burnham tipped to take over
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK prime minister, opening the way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and Britain’s seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote.Thaksin’s next move: family retreat or politics from behind the curtain?
Thaksin’s next move: family retreat or politics from behind the curtain?
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra’s full release raises questions over whether he will step back, advise Pheu Thai quietly or wait for a political opening.Bangkok governor race opens with three-way fight
Bangkok governor race opens with three-way fight
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Chadchart Sittipunt, Chaiwat Sathawornwichit and Anucha Burapachaisri launch competing visions for Bangkok’s June 28 electionVietnam’s ‘fenceless bamboo’ diplomacy reaches Thailand
Vietnam’s ‘fenceless bamboo’ diplomacy reaches Thailand
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Tô Lâm’s Thailand visit highlights Vietnam’s power shift, growth-first strategy and more assertive bamboo diplomacy.Democrats pick Anucha Burapachaisri to contest Bangkok governor election
Democrats pick Anucha Burapachaisri to contest Bangkok governor election
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
The Democrat Party will officially launch Anucha Burapachaisri as its Bangkok governor candidate on May 16.Decoding Thaksin’s eight-month hibernation: freedom behind the political curtain
Decoding Thaksin’s eight-month hibernation: freedom behind the political curtain
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra’s release on parole may look like freedom, but his legal risks and political influence remain central to Pheu Thai’s next moves.Parole, but not a pause in politics: eyes on Thaksin as Pheu Thai prepares a new chapter
Parole, but not a pause in politics: eyes on Thaksin as Pheu Thai prepares a new chapter
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Thaksin Shinawatra is set for release on parole on May 11, but political attention is already turning to how he may reshape Pheu Thai from behind the scenes.Thaksin parole decision due April 29, with May 11 release date in sight
Thaksin parole decision due April 29, with May 11 release date in sight
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Thailand’s Corrections Department is set to finalise its parole list on April 29, with Thaksin Shinawatra expected to enter probation on May 11 after serving two-thirds of his one-year term.