Yingluck Shinawatra

Former Prime Minister of Thailand (2011-2014)

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Born: June 21, 1967, San Kamphaeng

Party: Pheu Thai Party

Education: Chiang Mai University, Kentucky State University, Regina Coeli College

Previous offices: Member of the House of Representatives of Thailand, Minister of Defence of Thailand

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Thaksin Shinawatra's return from exile and prison sentences

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As of May 2026: In self-imposed exile abroad

Thaksin Shinawatra walked out of detention in Bangkok wearing an electronic ankle monitor. The 76-year-old former prime minister had served about eight months of a one-year sentence tied to abuse-of-power convictions from his time in office two decades ago.

Updated May 31