At the heart of the unrest is the polarizing figure of Thaksin Shinawatra . His sister is now prime minister , and critics say she 's his puppet . A recent decision to grant amnesty to her and others caused controversy . Protesters say they wo n't stop until ` ` ' 's regime is wiped out ''
At the heart of the unrest is the polarizing figure of Thaksin Shinawatra . His sister is now prime minister , and critics say she 's his puppet . A recent move to grant amnesty to Thaksin and others caused anger . Protesters say they wo n't stop until `` Thaksin 's regime is wiped out ''