Why former Thai PM Thaksin is still a formidable force in Thai politics
For more than 20 decades - most of it in self-exile - former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has heavily influenced Thailand's politics for better or worse. As he's set to be released on parole, he's expected to still continue to play a role in the political landscape. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut explains why the 74-old-year old has so much staying power.