
Thaksin Shinawatra's Tumultuous Journey: From Billionaire Prime Minister to Political Enigma
Published on: Sept. 9, 2025, 7:53 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Thailand's Supreme Court will rule on whether former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra should serve jail time, after spending six months hospitalized due to health issues. The billionaire's long history in politics includes founding the Thai Rak Thai party, facing corruption charges, and influencing Thai politics from exile.