Thaksin: The Business of Politics in Thailand

Type

Book

Authors

Pasuk Phongpaichi

Chris Baker

ISBN 10

9749575555

ISBN 13

9789749575550

Tags

Asia, Presidents & Heads of State, Asian

Description

Thaksin made a fortune of two billion dollars in four years. He was elected prime minister of Thailand in 2001 by a landslide. He narrowly escaped convicition for corruption. He believes he can take Thailand into the first world in eight years by running the country like a company. To some, he is Thailand's best premier ever and a new leader for Asia. To others he is a threat to democracy, human rights, public morality, and the rule of law. This book is the first serious study of Thaksin in English. It examines where he comes from, how he made his money, what he is trying to do, and his impact on Thailand’s economy, society, and democracy. - from Amzon

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