BANGKOK -- As former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continues his yearlong prison sentence, teaching English behind bars could pave the way for a political comeback.
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9 ahead of its verdict. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
BANGKOK -- As former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra continues his yearlong prison sentence, teaching English behind bars could pave the way for a political comeback.