THAILAND: Former PM home

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Updated February 28, 2008 21:37:40

Despite facing corruption and tax evasion charges, Thailand's former Prime Minister has received a hero's welcome in Bangkok today. 17 months after he was forced from office in a bloodless coup, Mr Thaksin flew back to his homeland and spent his first day dealing with the charges.

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