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Updated on 28 February 2008

By Channel 4 News

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Bangkok nearly 18 months after being deposed in a coup.

The billionaire, who also owns Manchester City, brought two of his players along for support.

Despite his party having returned to power, the former leader claims he's retired from politics. But his arrival though has raised fears of renewed political turmoil.

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