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

BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 22: Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin greets the press while the Prime Ministerial vote in Parliament is being held at Pheu Thai Party's headquarters on August 22, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. Self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra made his return to Thailand earlier today, as parliament commenced a vote on the country’s next Prime Minister after nearly three months of political deadlock. The recent general election saw Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the biggest vote-winning Move Forward Party, barred from seeking the post, while second-placed Pheu Thai Party made a controversial announcement on Monday, proposing an 11-party alliance with military-backed parties. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)