Thailand Sees Day Of High Political Drama As Thaksin Returns And Prime Minister Vote Is Held

BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 22: Police officers stand on patrol as they wait to receive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra outside Klong Prem Central Prison on August 22, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. Self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was due to return to Thailand on Tuesday, the same day that parliament holds a vote on who will become Prime Minister after nearly three months of political deadlock, wire reports said. The recent general election saw Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the biggest vote-winning Move Forward Party, barred from seeking the post after the constitutional court declined to review a complaint over his being rejected as a prime ministerial candidate, local media reported. (Photo by Sirachai Arunrugstichai/Getty Images)