On 09 September, Thailand’s Supreme Court ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, finding that his previous six-month hospital stay was unlawful and did not count toward his sentence. The decision is a significant setback for the Shinawatra political dynasty, coming just days after Thaksin’s daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was removed as prime minister by a separate court ruling. This development marks the latest chapter in Thailand’s ongoing political turmoil and could have a significant impact on the country’s political landscape.