But the reprieve for Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a political force, did not mean that the legal troubles for him and his family were over.

But the reprieve for Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a political force, did not mean that the legal troubles for him and his family were over.

The acquittal offers relief, but uncertainty surrounds Thaksin’s political dynasty as his daughter, Paetongtarn, faces legal challenges.

Thaksin Shinawatra acquitted of charges dating back to comments made a decade ago

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra avoided a likely prison term Friday after his royal defamation case was dismissed.