When Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted as Prime Minister of Thailand in a coup in September, corruption was stated as one of the main reasons for the coup.

After 6 months, the military junta and its government, led by Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, have also been criticised for not finding more definite evidence to prosecute Mr Thaksin over alleged corruption.

Succumbing to pressure, Thai police have recommended that Thaksin is charged on three counts of insulting the king, which could put him in jail for 45 years.

The military-ruled government, who declared that they have no intention to rule but to return the power to the people as soon as possible during the coup, vowed that elections would be held by year-end to restore democracy.

Restoring the democracy, that’s exactly the right thing to do for the people of Thailand.

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