Yingluck had a good start in her premiership by:
Emphasising loyalty to the monarchy
Soothing the generals with her feminine charm,
military budget hikes and promises of non-interference
in military promotions
• But her attempt in bringing Thaksin back to Thailand
and clearing up his conviction (การกระทําผิด) by passing an
amnesty bill on Nov. 1, 2013, the "worst legislation" in
Thai history, as described by some academics.
• The passing of this bill brought massive demonstrations
from all walks of life, first in Bangkok, but later
throughout Thailand, Phuket included