Thailand's ex-leader Thaksin may teach English while in prison

Former PM requests community service, eyeing early release ahead of 2026 election

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9 ahead of its verdict. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)

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BANGKOK -- As former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continues his yearlong prison sentence, teaching English behind bars could pave the way for a political comeback.

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