Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

The Supreme Court of Thailand has ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve a one-year prison sentence for abuse of power during his time in office. The ruling is seen as another setback for the Shinawatra political dynasty, which has dominated Thai politics for years. Thaksin, who was ousted in a military coup in 2006, was convicted of abusing his power by allowing his wife to purchase land from a state agency at a discounted price. The court's decision is the latest in a series of legal battles that have targeted the Shinawatra family, including Thaksin's sister, Yingluck, who was also ousted from the premiership in 2014. The ruling is likely to further deepen the country's political divisions and may lead to renewed protests and unrest. The Shinawatra family has long been accused of corruption and abuse of power, but their supporters have argued that the charges against them are politically motivated.