Thailand on goodinfo.net Daily https://goodinfo.net/en/tags/thailand/ goodinfo.net daily curated global news: AI, tech, finance, and world affairs. Hugo -- gohugo.io en goodinfo.net Thu, 14 May 2026 11:36:00 +0000 [Brief] New Giant Dinosaur Species Discovered in Thailand https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/science/thailand-giant-dinosaur-discovery-may-2026/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:36:00 +0000 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/science/thailand-giant-dinosaur-discovery-may-2026/ [Brief] Researchers have unearthed fossil remains of a new giant dinosaur species in Thailand. The discovery provides important insights into the Cretaceous-era ecosystems of Southeast Asia. The research team is conducting detailed analysis to determine its classification and geological period. [Brief] Researchers have unearthed fossil remains of a new giant dinosaur species in Thailand. The discovery provides important insights into the Cretaceous-era ecosystems of Southeast Asia. The research team is conducting detailed analysis to determine its classification and geological period.

]]> science DinosaurThailandPaleontology Thailand's Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Released from Prison https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/world/thaksin-shinawatra-released-prison-may-2026/ Mon, 11 May 2026 12:24:00 +0800 goodinfo.net https://goodinfo.net/en/posts/world/thaksin-shinawatra-released-prison-may-2026/ Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison after serving an eight-month sentence for abuse of power, marking a significant moment in Thailand’s ongoing political drama. The 76-year-old politician served as Thailand’s prime minister from 2001 to 2006, implementing popular policies among rural voters while facing persistent allegations of corruption and abuse of power. A 2006 military coup ousted his government, forcing him into years of exile. He returned to Thailand in 2023 and was subsequently imprisoned. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison after serving an eight-month sentence for abuse of power, marking a significant moment in Thailand’s ongoing political drama.

The 76-year-old politician served as Thailand’s prime minister from 2001 to 2006, implementing popular policies among rural voters while facing persistent allegations of corruption and abuse of power. A 2006 military coup ousted his government, forcing him into years of exile. He returned to Thailand in 2023 and was subsequently imprisoned.

BBC analysis suggests that while Thaksin is now free, whether his political era has truly ended remains an open question. The Shinawatra family’s influence on Thai politics remains profound — his sister Yingluck served as prime minister, and his daughter Paetongtarn also held the office.

Analysts note that Thaksin is unlikely to completely withdraw from politics after his release. He retains substantial support among Thailand’s rural population, while his opponents in Bangkok’s establishment circles remain vigilant. Thailand’s political landscape is expected to remain tense.

The release comes at a delicate moment in Thai politics. All factions are watching Thaksin’s next moves closely, and whether Thailand’s military and conservative forces will take new action remains a key question for the coming weeks.

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