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August 28, 2012December 6, 2023

Thaksin Shinawatra, Suriya off the hook in airport bomb scanners scam

BANGKOK, Aug 28 – Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) voted unanimously to clear former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and then transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit from corruption charges in the procurement scandal of CTX9000 bomb detectors for Suvarnabhumi Airport. However, a subcommittee was set up to investigate a former permanent secretary for transport, Srisuk Chandrangsu, and five […]

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August 16, 2012December 6, 2023

Yellow Shirts Protest Thaksin’s Presence in Los Angeles

A protest by Yellow Shirt Thai expats in Los Angeles forced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to cancel a public speech to Red Shirt supporters on the eve of the Queen’s birthday. Mr. Thaksin has been visiting the U.S. for about a week. On August 14, a spokesman for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, law […]

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August 14, 2012December 6, 2023

Thaksin’s visa issued under US laws: US Ambassador

The issuing of visa for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was done under the United States laws which had no bearing on domestic politics in Thailand, US Ambassador Kristie Kenney said Tuesday. Commenting on the Thaksin’s ongoing visit to the US, Kenney said every year some 50,000 Thai citizens received visas granted in strict complaince […]

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August 8, 2012December 6, 2023

Thaksin visits United States of America

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has kickstarted his two-week visit to the United States by having dinner at a Thai restaurant in New York City. Thaksin, escorted by several Korean bodyguards, was seen on Tuesday at a popular eatery Pongsri. Read more: The Nation

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July 29, 2012December 6, 2023

Thaksin’s niece to wed son of Cambodian MP

Former premier Somchai Wongsawat’s family plans to hold an extravagant wedding party for daughter Chayapa, who will tie the knot with a son of Cambodian MP Sieng Nam, who is a close friend of Cambodian premier Hun Sen. Read more: The Nation

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July 25, 2012December 6, 2023

Thaksin Shinawatra and 26 others to be judged in bank loan case

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Wednesday accepted a state bank loan case involving ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and 26 others for alleged malfeasance. Thaksin and 26 accomplices have been accused of collaborating with state-owned Krung Thai Bank’s executives to approve a Bt9.9 billion loan to Krisada Mahanakorn Plc, […]

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July 20, 2012December 6, 2023

Thaksin promises to come home only if reconciliation materializes in Thailand

BANGKOK, 20 July 2012 (NNT) – Ex-Premier Thaksin Shinawatra said he is waiting for the reconciliation process to materialize in Thailand before returning to his motherland. According to Singapore’s Channel News Asia website, Mr. Thaksin gave an interview to a reporter in Jakarta, talking about his returning home. The report said the self-exiled former Prime […]

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June 21, 2012December 6, 2023

Thai Foreign Minister denied visiting US to get entry visa for Thaksin Shinawatra

BANGKOK, 21 June 2012 (NNT) – Foreign Minister Mr. Surapong Torvichakchaikul denied media speculation that he was in the United States last week to request an entry visa for Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra or discuss with NASA regarding the U-tapao military base. He purported that his recent trip to the US was only to attend a […]

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