Why was Yingluck removed?
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Why was Yingluck removed?
On 7 May 2014, the Constitutional Court of Thailand removed Yingluck Shinawatra from the office of caretaker prime minister and defence minister following months of political crisis. The court found her guilty of charges of abuse of power over the removal of national security chief Thawil Pliensri in 2011.
What is Thaksin Shinawatra worth?
2 billion USD (2022)Thaksin Shinawatra / Net worth
How many prime ministers are there in Thailand?
For most of its existence the office has been occupied by Army leaders; sixteen out of twenty-nine, including the incumbent general Prayut Chan-o-cha. Military dominance began with the country’s second prime minister, Phot Phahonyothin, who ousted his civilian predecessor in a coup in 1933.
What is the name of the current prime minister of Thailand?
Prayut Chan-o-chaThailand / Prime ministerPrayut Chan-o-cha is a Thai politician and retired Royal Thai Army officer who seized power as Prime Minister of Thailand in 2014. He has also served as Minister of Defence since 2019. Wikipedia
Where is Thaksin now?
Thaksin was overthrown in a military coup on 19 September 2006. His party was outlawed and he was barred from political activity. Thaksin has since lived in self-imposed exile except for a brief visit to Thailand in 2008.
Who is Yingluck husband?
Anusorn AmornchatYingluck Shinawatra / Husband (m. 1995)
What did Thaksin do for Thailand?
Thaksin founded the mobile phone operator Advanced Info Service and the IT and telecommunications conglomerate Shin Corporation in 1987, ultimately making him one of the richest people in Thailand. He founded the Thai Rak Thai Party (TRT) in 1998 and, after a landslide electoral victory, became prime minister in 2001.
Who is Wichai Thongtang?
He is chairman of listed Royal Orchid Hotel (Thailand), Grande Asset Hotels and Wind Energy Holdings, a renewable energy producer.
