Last year, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to his hometown for the first time in 15 years after living in de facto exile, and was released on parole last month after being sentenced to prison for corruption and other crimes.He visited his hometown for the first time since returning and was welcomed by supporters. , is attracting attention as a movement toward restoration.
On the 15th, thousands of people gathered at markets and temples in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, to catch a glimpse of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was visiting his hometown for the first time since returning to Japan.
Mr. Thaksin wore a brace around his neck, but he appeared smiling and relaxed as he approached his supporters, shaking hands and greeting them, demonstrating that he is still alive and well.
Thaksin returned from exile last year for the first time in 15 years after being ousted from power in a military coup in 2006.
After that, he was sentenced to eight years in prison for corruption and other crimes, but after complaining of poor health, he was transferred from prison to a hospital within a day, and after receiving a royal pardon, his sentence was reduced to one year, and then last month. , was paroled due to his advanced age (74 years old).
This visit was accompanied by Mr. Thaksin's second daughter and the leader of the largest ruling party, the Thailand Contribution Party, Peh Thong Tan, and was also scheduled to have a meeting with Prime Minister Setar, which is expected to help Mr. Thaksin, who has a strong influence in politics, return to power. This movement is attracting attention.
A 75-year-old woman wearing a red shirt showing her support for Thaksin said, ``I'm very happy to see him back. This is his hometown, so I think his wish has come true.'' .