Thanksin Shinawatra was mentioned today in this article by Nikkei, about how the new Thai Junta has appointed a previous Thaksin Shinawatra advisor to chief of economic policy cabinet.
Thailand turns to 'Thaksinomics' acolyte
BANGKOK -- Stuck in low growth, the Thai junta is hastily stepping up its efforts to boost the economy. The centerpiece of the effort was the Aug. 23 cabinet reshuffle, which reinstated Somkid Jatusripitak, a close aide to deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as the new chief of economic policy.
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