Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?

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Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's controversial former Prime Minister, has been released from prison, raising questions about his future political involvement and the ongoing influence of the Thaksin era in Thai politics. Analysts ponder whether this marks a new phase in Thailand's political landscape.

Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.