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Thailand's Future Doesn't Lie in the Past
A return to populism won't restore the economy to long-term growth.
Prayuth once rightly derided Thaksinomics.
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After taking power nearly 16 months ago, Thai coup leaders sought to banish all traces of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra from public life. It's more than a little ironic that they're now embracing his economic policies.
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