Thailand ex-PM Abhisit reinstated as conservative party leader


Abhisit Vejjajiva, who led Thailand from 2008 to 2011 during the global financial crisis, gained early popularity for his eloquent debating style. - Photo: ST file

BANGKOK: Thailand’s oldest political party voted on Saturday (Oct 18) to reinstate as its leader a conservative ex-premier who led the country during a bloody military crackdown on “Red Shirts” protesters.

Abhisit Vejjajiva, who led Thailand from 2008 to 2011 during the global financial crisis, gained early popularity for his eloquent debating style.

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