Samak :    a controversial prime minister. 

 -  2008 
<br/><br/> Developments in Bangkok will continue to play a major role of maintaining political stability in the country.  Samak Sundaravej is a former governor of Bangkok  was appointed Thailand's new prime minister in January 2008.  His cabinet marks the final step in Thailand's restoration of democratic rule.  Thaksin's return casts shadow as Thailand's political strife is far from over, Samak could still prove to be an even more divisive figure than Thaksin. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>THAILAND -- POLITICS<br/>POLITICS<br/>THAILAND -- GOVERNMENT