Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Thaksin Shinawatra Cleared of Royal Insult Charges
Thaksin Shinawatra, who used to lead Thailand, has won his case, meaning he was not found guilty of disrespecting the royal family.
The case was about something he said a while ago.
Thailand has a law that punishes people for insulting the royal family.
The court decided there wasn't enough proof that he did anything wrong.
Shinawatra remains important in Thai politics even after being out of the country and retiring.
The decision comes at a time when another legal issue regarding his daughter is pending.
Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai PM, was cleared of royal insult charges.
The case stemmed from a 2015 interview with foreign media.
The court found insufficient evidence of insulting the monarchy.
Shinawatra remains a major political force despite past exile and retirement.
The ruling comes before another key verdict involving his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
- Who
- Thaksin Shinawatra
- What
- Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared of royal insult charges.
- When
- The verdict was announced recently.
- Where
- Thailand
- Why
- The charges were related to comments he made about the monarchy.
Activists
Royalists
Lese-Majeste Law
Activists
The lese-majeste law has been abused by conservatives to silence dissent and sideline political rivals.
Royalists
The law is necessary to protect the crown.
- Defendant
- Thaksin Shinawatra
- Charge
- Royal Insult
- Law
- Lese Majeste
- Potential Sentence
- Up to 15 years in prison
- Previous Role
- Prime Minister of Thailand
- Verdict
- Not Guilty
Sources
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says he has been acquitted of royal defamation
Ex-Thai PM Shinawatra Acquitted Of Royal Insult Charges, Faced Jail For Military Coup Remarks
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra acquitted of royal insult charges
