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Thaksin Shinawatra Returns to Prison

Thaksin Shinawatra Returns to Prison

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Thailand's Supreme Court ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hospital stay while serving a prison sentence was unlawful, ordering him back to prison to complete his term. Thaksin, who returned to Thailand after 15 years of self-imposed exile, had his initial eight-year sentence reduced to one year. The court determined his hospital stay didn't count as time served. This decision follows the suspension of two doctors involved in his hospital stay and marks a significant blow to the Shinawatra political dynasty, which has dominated Thai politics for over two decades. Thaksin, who briefly left Thailand for a 'health check-up', has accepted the court's decision.

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