Tag / Thaksin Shinawatra
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Going Towards And Away From Democracy
On March 24, Thailand will hold its first elections since a 2014 coup made General Prayut Chan-ocha the Prime Minister. Currently, Thailand is ruled by a military junta. This isn’t the first instance of junta rule in Thailand. Since it became a constitutional monarchy in 1932, Thailand has experienced twelve coups, more than any other…
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Red-Shirts Continue Bangkok Protests
Defying a government deadline to cease their protests, anti-government protesters blocked roads in the Thai capital of Bangkok on Saturday. This is the first time that the protesters, known as the red-shirts, have targeted commercial areas instead of government buildings. The protesters are supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a…
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