Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra fled to Dubai before a verdict that could have sent him to prison.
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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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Former Thai leader Thaksin abruptly leaves country amid political chaos
Thaïlande : l’ex-premier ministre Thaksin Shinawatra quitte le pays en pleine tourmente politique
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Parlamentul thailandez alege un nou prim-ministru, după plecarea dramatică din ţară a celui mai puternic politician, Thaksin Shinawatra / Anutin Charnvirakul, favorit
Parlamentul thailandez va vota un nou prim-ministru / Anutin Charnvirakul, favorit
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