Thaksin Shinawatra is back

Posted on February 28, 2008
Tags: Asia, People, Politics |

Pictures from Thailand: Thaksin kisses Thai soil

Ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra ended 17 months of exile abroad by falling to his knees and kissing Thai ground at Suvarnabhumi airport. Thousands greeted him with banners and signs but Mr Thaksin said he wanted to be an “ordinary citizen.” (The Manager/Bangkok Post)

Thaksin is Back

I think this is how most Thai people feel about their country.

Will be interesting to see how his case develops, especially in light of the recent elections and the new government here, a factor which no doubt played a role in his decision to return.

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2 Responses to “Thaksin Shinawatra is back”

  1. Carlton on February 28th, 2008 5:45 am

    OK, now maybe it is also time for me to return from my exile? :-)

  2. eyal on February 28th, 2008 7:44 am

    Welcome.. hopefully in your case you won’t be arrested on arrival ;-)

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