Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Moved to Prison Medical Wing Amid Health Concerns

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Thai prime minister and influential political figure, is currently serving a one-year prison sentence at Bangkok's Klong Prem prison after the Supreme Court ruled he improperly served a previous sentence in a hospital suite. Due to his age and chronic health conditions, Thaksin has been moved to the prison's medical wing, where he is reportedly experiencing some blood pressure issues but remains in stable health according to his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Thaksin's family, including his daughters and ex-wife, recently visited him under standard prison visitation rules, reflecting the serious yet routine nature of his incarceration. His daughter Paetongtarn, who was recently removed from her position as prime minister by court order, expressed that Thaksin remains calm and reassured the public not to worry about his condition. Thaksin's return to Thailand and imprisonment mark a significant political moment, as his Pheu Thai Party recently secured a landslide victory in the Chiang Rai by-election, indicating a possible political reset in the country. Despite his incarceration, Thaksin's legacy and influence continue to resonate deeply within Thailand's political landscape.