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Thaksin's political career in peril as exile beckons

BANGKOK: Ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra's retreat into exile marks a dark day in his turbulent political career, analysts say, but could be a chance for his allies and enemies to heal rifts in society. ...full story at Channel NewsAsia

from Channel NewsAsia on Tue, Aug 12 2008

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