Bio
H.E. Dr Thaksin Shinawatra is one of Thailand's most influential figures in contemporary politics. A former policeman and billionaire telecoMs tycoon, he was also the first Prime Minister in the country's history to lead an elected government through a full term in office. His Excellency, during his five-year tenure in the government, set up several affordable rural loans and job creation schemes, especially for the economically challenged strata of society.