THAKSIN RELEASED AFTER EIGHT MONTHS: POLITICAL COMEBACK OR END OF AN ERA?BLIND SPOTS
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BLIND SPOTS
What each country's media omits, downplays, or underrepresents — and who covers those topics.
VIEWPOINT:
Le Monde dissects the 2023 'grand bargain': Thaksin negotiated a reduced sentence in exchange for Pheu Thai's support of the coalition government.
Covered by FRANCERFI gives voice to polarized Thais — unconditional supporters and resolved opponents — illustrating the deep fracture Thaksin embodies.
Covered by FRANCEThe detail of the 700 km drive to bring him lychees illustrates the irrational affective loyalty Thaksin generates.
Covered by UNITED KINGDOMGerman press insists on the ambiguity of the prolonged hospital stay — judges concluded it was intentionally extended to avoid hard prison.
Covered by GERMANYDW characterizes Thaksin as a 'kingmaker' whose behind-the-scenes influence will endure even if he officially stays away.
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