In September 2006 a bloodless military coup overthrew Shinawatra. Following the coup, Thai Rak Thai - Thaksin's party - was disbanded amid corruption allegations. With the coup timed such that Prime Minister was in New York, he went into self-imposed exile in the UK. His supporters, who were not banned from politics, formed the People Power Party. They have benefited from Thaksin's popularity in rural areas. According to the DPA, Thaksin observed the elections from Hong Kong, instead of his London residence. The PPP have - if elected- committed to his return on February 14 next year.
In September 2006 a bloodless military coup overthrew Shinawatra. Following the coup, Thai Rak Thai — Thaksin's party — was disbanded amid corruption allegations. With the coup timed such that Prime Minister was in New York, he went into self-imposed exile in the UK. His supporters, who were not banned from politics, formed the People Power Party. They have benefited from Thaksin's popularity in rural areas. According to the DPA, Thaksin observed the elections from Hong Kong, instead of his London residence. The PPP have —if elected— committed to his return on February 14 next year.
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