Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: AFP
Shinawatra proxies set their sights on Thailand’s economy after failed bid to enlist Princess Ubolratana
- Thaksin’s alliance with the princess appeared designed to challenge junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha
- The move has backfired: the king blocked her candidacy and Thaksin’s opponents are energised
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Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Photo: AFP