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Normale Ansicht

Power in Thailand Now Runs Through a Soccer-Mad Rural Strongman

Bangkok’s royalist establishment is looking to Newin Chidchob to help fend off pro-democracy reformers and form a government in the Feb. 8 election.

BURIRAM, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 12: Buriram United President Newin Chidchob applauds fans with players after the team's 2-1 victory in the AFC Champions League Elite East Region match between Buriram United and Ulsan HD at Buriram Stadium on February 12, 2025 in Buriram, Thailand. (Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images)

Power in Thailand Now Runs Through a Soccer-Mad Rural Strongman

Bangkok’s royalist establishment is looking to Newin Chidchob to help fend off pro-democracy reformers and form a government in the Feb. 8 election.

BURIRAM, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 12: Buriram United President Newin Chidchob applauds fans with players after the team's 2-1 victory in the AFC Champions League Elite East Region match between Buriram United and Ulsan HD at Buriram Stadium on February 12, 2025 in Buriram, Thailand. (Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images)
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