Thaksin Leaves Thailand Before Rival Chosen as Premier
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has left Thailand for Dubai, citing a medical checkup, just before a court ruling that could lead to his imprisonment. His departure comes hours before lawmakers selected a rival as the country's new prime minister. Thaksin, who has been living in self-imposed exile since 2008, faces several charges in Thailand, including corruption and abuse of power. His departure is seen as a strategic move to avoid the potentially unfavorable court ruling. The selection of a new prime minister, which occurred shortly after Thaksin's departure, is expected to further solidify the political landscape in Thailand, where Thaksin has been a prominent and controversial figure for years.
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