Thai Court Acquits Thaksin Shinawatra on Lesa Majesté Charges Amid Political Turbulence

In a move that underscores the complex interplay between power, justice, and political influence in Thailand, a Bangkok criminal court acquitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on charges related to lese majesté — an allegation that could carry a sentence of up to 15 years. This decision comes as the nation grapples with ongoing judicial reviews and political unrest.At age 75, Thaksin—long seen as a political shadow figure behind his family’s administration—was charged after accusing members close to the Thai monarchy's Privy Council of orchestrating the military coup that unseated his sister Yingluck’s government in 2014. The controversial Article 112...