
Thaksin is accused of offending the monarchy, with the verdict to be announced on August 22, stirring up another political storm in Thailand.
On July 17, 2025, the Criminal Court of Thailand announced that it will deliver the final verdict at 10 a.m. on August 22 regarding the case against former Prime Minister Thaksin, who is accused of violating Article 112 of the Criminal Code (offense against the monarchy). Coincidentally, the verdict