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Politics Appeals Court Blocks Thaksin's Request to Attend Qatar Banquet
File photo for reference only The Appeals Court has upheld a prior decision by the Criminal Court, denying former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's request to travel to Qatar for a high-profile banquet. The event, to be hosted by Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace, was intended for world leaders. Reportedly, Thaksin's lawyer lodged the appeal following the Criminal Court's original rejection on May 8th, as shared by former Senator Somchai Sawangkarn on Facebook. A critical factor in the decision was the absence of evidence that former US President Donald Trump planned to meet with Thaksin during the Qatar visit. Thaksin’s initial claim suggested a potential meeting with Trump and his economic team, which the courts found unsubstantiated. The Criminal Court further noted that Thaksin’s invitation was in a personal capacity, not connected to his role as an advisor to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the ASEAN chairman. The timing of Thaksin's requested trip closely precedes a significant Supreme Court enquiry scheduled for June 13th. This enquiry by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions will assess whether Thaksin's prison sentence, linked to three separate corruption convictions, is being carried out, particularly in light of his prolonged stay at the Police General Hospital instead of prison. All parties involved in the cases, including the prosecutors, Thaksin, and the Corrections Department, have been directed to provide necessary documents within 30 days of the enquiry date. The court’s firm stance reflects ongoing scrutiny over Thaksin's legal obligations and his current incarceration status. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS 2025-05-13 -
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Even MAGA Is Up in Arms Over Trump’s ‘Flying Grift’ From Qatar
Sure. Just list the ones where she was wrong. Because nobody notices when she's right. Besides... Wikipedia? They're about as trustworthy as Dems-Are-Us fact checkers. Or NPR nowadays. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 12 May 2025
Thailand Remains a Top Destination for Chinese Tourists Picture courtesy of Sumit Chinchane, Unsplash Thailand continues to shine as a preferred destination for Chinese tourists, consistently ranking in the top five for Chinese travel during extended holidays. As of May 11, it holds the fifth spot, trailing behind Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, and South Korea, according to data from Alipay and its network, as reported by deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360443-thailand-remains-a-top-destination-for-chinese-tourists/ -
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[QUIZ] Darwin Awards - All the dumb ways to die!
I just completed this quiz. My Score 33/100 My Time 104 seconds -
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Markets Rebound as US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days
This epic stock market performance is 100% thanks to Trump. Im sure we all agree in richly praising him. Great idea to gift him a plane to thank him. Happy days!
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