5 September 08:49
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra fled to Dubai before a verdict that could have sent him to prison.
Lara Maior
International
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Thaksin Shinawatra left Thailand in a spectacular escape, just a few days before a scheduled verdict that could have sent him to prison. His departure took place amid political chaos, after a court dismissed his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, from the position of prime minister.
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