Thaksin
The Business of Politics in Thailand
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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.
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Thaksin, Christopher John Baker, Pasuk Phongpaichit
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- Released
- 2004
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Thaksin
- Subtitle
- The Business of Politics in Thailand
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 302
- ISBN10
- 9749575555
- ISBN13
- 9789749575550
- Series
- Tags
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
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- 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.