Who is Thaksin Shinawatras Spouse? Meet Potjaman Na Pombejra

Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai businessman, politician, and visiting professor who served in the Thai Police from 1973 to 1987 and was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006. 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return home on August 10 after 15 years in exile, his daughter said. The announcement comes amid a lingering political crisis in Thailand following a general election in May. Billionaire ex-prime minister faces jail time for corruption if he returns home.

Thaksin Shinawatra, 74, was elected prime minister twice but was ousted in a 2006 military coup. He fled Thailand in 2008 to avoid a prison sentence for corruption he said was politically motivated and lives in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Thaksin Shinawatra and his billionaire family-backed Pheu Thai party remain popular with the working and rural Thai masses, coming in second in the May 14 poll. Pheu Thai is trying to form a government after the military-dominated Senate blocked the winners of the Forward election from appointing a prime minister.

Pheu Thai is expected to nominate a candidate for the leadership position in the coming days. Deputy National Police Chief Surachate Hakparn said Thaksin Shinawatra would face legal proceedings upon his scheduled return. He meets up to 10 years in prison for several cases in which the country’s Supreme Court has convicted him, charges he says are politically motivated.

What is Thaksin Shinawatra’s relationship status?

Thaksin Shinawatra was married to Potjaman Na Pombejra the youngest child and only daughter of Potjanee Na Pombejra and her husband Samoe Damapong, a police general who excelled in his work on crime from 1976 to 2008.

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s Biography

Khun Ying Potjaman Damapong born on 22 November 1956, is best known as the ex-wife of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Potjaman and Thaksin married in July 1976, they have a son Panthongtae, a businessman, and two daughters Pinthongta and Paethongtarn. In the late 1970s and 1980s, Potjaman worked with Thaksin to expand his various business ventures.

Potjaman is the youngest child and only daughter of Potjanee Na Pombejra and her husband Samoe Damapong, a police general who excelled in his crime investigation and suppression work and became Deputy Commissioner General of the Royal Police. Her paternal grandfather is a Laotian Isan from Nong Khai while her grandmother is a princess of the Na Champassak family.

On January 23, 2006, the Shinawatra family sold all of their shares in Shin Group to Temasek Holdings. The Shinawatra and Damapong families earned about 73 billion baht tax-free from the sale, using tax-free provisions for those selling shares on the stock exchange. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand investigated the transaction and cleared all wrongdoings by the entire family except for Potjaman’s son Panthongtae.

The SEC found that Panthongtae committed several minor breaches of information disclosure and takeover bids in transactions between 2000 and 2002. He was fined 6 million THB (approximately $150,000). Allegations of insider trading by Potjaman, other members of the Shinawatra family, executives of Shin Corporation Corp, and major shareholders have also been investigated. No abnormalities were noted.

On September 21, 2006, the Tax Department sent a letter to the Shinawatra family advising the Shinawatra family not to pay tax on the transaction. Also in 2006, the general manager of the revenue division, Sirot Sawadpanish, testified before the junta assets review committee that the transaction was not taxable. The authorities investigated Sirot and six other senior finance ministry officials for their role in providing legal advice regarding the transaction. The AEC asked Potjaman to testify before the commission and threatened to jail her if she failed to do so.

On October 21, 2008, the Criminal Division of the Holders of the Political Office of the Supreme Court of Thailand issued a ruling in the Ratchadaphisek Land purchase, ruling that: When Thaksin and his wife defended themselves by saying that the FIDF is not an administrative agency or a state-owned enterprise and that Thaksin, as prime minister, has no supervisory powers or duties, control or control the Fund, it follows that the issue of land acquisition is not a conflict of interest.

The Court: By unanimous resolution, holding that the Fund was the administrative agency under Section 100, Subsection (1), of the National Counter Corruption Organic Act, BE 2542 (1997). By 6:3, holding that Thaksin was a de facto supervisor of the Fund. By 7:2, holding that Potjaman was not a holder of political position or public authority prohibited under Section 122 of the Organic Act. And by unanimous resolution, holding that the purchased land and all other properties gained in this case could not be seized under Section 33, Subsection 1, and Subsection 2 of the Criminal Code.

As a result, Thaksin was found guilty of abusing his power to help his wife buy land at a bargain price and was sentenced to two years in prison. All charges against Potjaman in the case will expire upon an arrest warrant. However, since Thaksin was living on the ship, an arrest warrant was issued to return him to domestic punishment.

Shortly after the sentence was handed down, Thaksin gave a phone interview to Reuters, saying he expected a prison sentence. He was quoted as saying, “I have been informed of the result. I had long anticipated that it would turn out this way”, adding that the issue is politically motivated.

Potjaman was found guilty on 31 July 2008, and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. She was released on 5 million baht bail. Bangkok Criminal Court Judge Pramote Pipatpramote also convicted Potjaman’s adopted brother, Bhanapot Damapong, and her secretary: “The three defendants have high economic and social status. But, they were working together to avoid taxes, even though the taxes amounted to little compared to their assets.”

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s Nationality

Potjaman Na Pombejra holds Thailand’s national

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s Net Worth

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s net worth isn’t known but her husband Thaksin Shinawatra is worth $2.1 billion

How old is Potjaman Na Pombejra

Born on November 22, 1956, Potjaman Na Pombejra is 66 years

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s Height & Weight

The height and weight of Potjaman Na Pombejra aren’t known

How did Potjaman Na Pombejra meet Thaksin Shinawatra?

How Potjama Na Pombejra met isn’t known but the possibility of their marriage being an arranged one is very high considering the time they got married.

What does Potjaman Na Pombejra do for a living?

What Potjaman Na Pombejra does for a living isn’t known but has been a supportive wife who helped her husband build his billion-dollar empire before their divorce in 2008.

How long has Potjaman Na Pombejra been with Thaksin Shinawatra?

Potjaman Na Pombejra and Thaksin Shinawatra were married for 32 years from 1976 to 2008.

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s Education

Potjaman Na Pombejra attended Eastern Kentucky University and St Joseph Convent School

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s Career

Potjaman Na Pombejra worked with her husband Thaksin on his various business ventures in the late 1970s and ’80s. She helped run his Shinawatra Computer firm among other businesses of his.

Potjaman Na Pombejra’s Social Media

Potjaman Na Pombejra seems not to be on any social media platform as there’s no handle that could be linked to her at the moment.

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