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The Guardian view on Thaksin’s return to Thailand: dodgy deals can’t replace democracy

Editorial: Voters chose progress in May’s elections. Instead, they’ve been handed a fragile political bargain between longstanding foes

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Srettha Thavisin: the real estate tycoon turned Thai prime minister

Businessman has no experience in government, but Pheu Thai says his industry past means he can help boost economy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

First Thing: Donald Trump to turn himself in at Fulton county jail

Former president had lawyers negotiate booking to take place during prime viewing hours on Thursday to get maximum TV ratings. Plus, could the vagus nerve be the key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

Thaksin has private room on prison medical ward

Thaksin Shinawatra is in a private room on the medical ward of Bangkok Remand Prison and being monitored around the clock because of four underlying health conditions including heart and lung problems, the head of the Department of Corrections said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23, 2023

Why has Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand and what happens next?

The former prime minister has returned after 15 years and was immediately jailed, while his party has aligned with the military establishment he opposed for years

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Thaksin Shinawatra: the divisive former Thai PM back after 15 years

Thailand’s controversial former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been taken into custody just minutes after arriving back in the country after 15 years in exile.

The Week · Aug 22, 2023

‘Thaksin represents the grassroots people’: Thailand’s divisive former leader returns

Older rural voters swept him to power and many still support him despite his arrest on arrival

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand PM as Thaksin returns from exile

The real estate mogul won the backing of both the upper and lower houses to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2023

New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn't hide his political views

Srettha Thavisin, the wealthy leader of one of Thailand’s best-known property empires, has been selected prime minister just nine months after joining a political party that champions the poor

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

First Thing: Biden tours Maui and vows support as 114 confirmed dead

850 people are still missing after the devastating wildfires as president and first lady visit the town of Lahaina. Plus, why sweat is our secret superpower

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023