Democratic Recalibration? Highlighting the Post-Strongman Landscape in Contemporary Asia
The downfalls of a series of leaders and regimes underscores the fragility of authoritarian rule and the demand for democratic governance.
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Thaksin Shinawatra, Former Thai Prime Minister, Freed on Parole
Thaksin Shinawatra, a divisive and compelling figure even in his years of exile, was once hailed as a champion of the common people. His recent moves have disillusioned followers.
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole from police hospital
Formerly exiled billionaire freed six months into eight-year sentence due to age and healthFormer Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been freed on parole and returned home, six months after he was arrested on his dramatic return to the kingdom …
Thai king reduces ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s prison sentence to one year
Thaksin, who returned to Thailand last week, ‘accepted his crime and showed remorse’, says royal gazetteKing Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has reduced the sentence of Thaksin Shinawatra from eight years down to one, just over a week after the former …
Thailand’s Old Guard Keeps Its Grip After Voters Seek Change
The country went months without naming a new prime minister, only for Parliament to elect Srettha Thavisin, a candidate that many frustrated voters say represents the establishment.
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Thai Ex-Prime Minister Returns From Exile, Adding to Political Chaos
Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup in 2006, has come back to Thailand at a time when the country is struggling to elect a new leader.
Thaksin Shinawatra jailed on return to Thailand as his party regains power
Ex-PM begins eight-year jail term but appointment of Srettha Thavisin as leader could shorten his sentenceThailand’s populist former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has arrived in Bangkok after more than 15 years in exile as his party returned to gov…
Thai party of Thaksin Shinawatra strikes deal with ex-military rivals
Arrangement angers many Pheu Thai supporters and could coincide with former PM’s return from exileThe party associated with Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has struck a deal with its former military rivals, a move that could coinci…
Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand next month, daughter says
Influential figure who has spent 15 years in exile is set for comeback at a time of political crisis in homelandThailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has spent more than 15 years in self-imposed exile to avoid legal charges, will ret…