Yingluck remained in exile. The rescinding of the arrest warrants against her marks a significant turning point. And offers her the prospect of returning to Thailand.
Thaksin Shinawatra’s October return after 15 years of exile brought renewed attention to the Shinawatra family’s influence in Thai politics.
His eight-year sentence was commuted to one year. And he was detained in a hospital for six months before being granted clemency because of his age and ill health.
The Supreme Court rulings reinforced the now favorable dynamics to the family.
Srettha Thavisin leads country
The Supreme Court’s decision not only clears Yingluck Shinawatra’s name but also raises questions about the future trajectory of Thai politics.
With the legal obstacles seemingly removed, speculation abounds regarding whether Yingluck will choose to reenter the political arena and what role she might play in shaping the country’s future.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party and daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. She took on the role in October.
