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...administration accused of abuse of power, corruption and nepotism. But in the smaller cities and towns-and especially in the countryside-Thaksin remains hugely popular, seen as a decisive leader who cares about the poor. It was Grandma Ouan and millions like her who gave Thaksin and his Thai Rak Thai (Thais Love Thais) party that big win last year. Yet though the demonstrations are unlikely to bring Thaksin down, they could hobble his second term in office. Says Kasit Piromya, former Thai ambassador to the U.S.: "A leader has to lead a country. You can't lead if every...
...leading the pack of Southeast Asian tigers. The same year, Thaksin declared war on Thailand's drug trade, cracking down on suppliers and small-time dealers. Over 2,500 of them died-killed, said government officials, by other criminals. (Human-rights groups claimed the killings were carried out by Thai security forces.) The campaign was welcomed by ordinary Thais fed up with the prevalence of drugs in their society. Then Thaksin won high marks for his leadership after the tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004, and for Thailand's efforts to control bird flu. Many Thais appreciate his style...
...Singapore government and other investors bought a controlling stake in Thailand's Shin Corp. from the family of Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The $1.87 billion deal has sparked big protests...
...Shin sold? The Thai press reported that Thaksin's family wanted him to concentrate on politics. Indeed, the sale provides the Prime Minister with a vast war chest should he decide to campaign for a third term. But the motivation could also be commercial: an offer too good to refuse at a time when Thailand's telecom sector is being deregulated and will become more competitive...
...bathrooms, satellite TV and Internet connections on demand. Guest amenities include a business center, a health club, a swimming pool and a beauty salon. There's an international buffet restaurant, the Café Zarnegar, and, incongruously, an Asian specialty restaurant, the Silk Route, which offers Malaysian, Singaporean, Indonesian and Thai cuisine. As you'd expect, none of this comes cheap. Standard room rates start at $250 a night. But the Agha Khan Foundation for Economic Development, the Serena's main backer, is betting that guests will happily pay a premium for an oasis of luxury amid the rubble. Says spokesman...