Thaksin Shinawatra

Thaksin Shinawatra is a notable Thai politician and businessman who served as Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 until 2006. He is known for implementing popular policies that boosted Thailand's economy, particularly in healthcare and rural development. However, his tenure was marked by allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and controversial anti-drug campaigns. In 2006, he was ousted by a military coup while he was attending a meeting in New York. Thaksin has since lived in exile, facing legal challenges in Thailand, yet he remains a significant and polarizing figure in Thai politics.