Bangkok, Sept 9, 2025 (AFP) - Thai ex-PM Thaksin remains 'in good spirits': daughter

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Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remained "in good spirits" despite being sentenced to a year in prison by the Supreme Court, his daughter said Tuesday. "My father remains a spiritual leader -- whether through his past political role, his contributions to the country, or his sincere intention to be part of improving the lives of the people," Paetongtarn -- an ex-prime minister herself -- told reporters outside the courthouse. ci/slb/......

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