February 9, 2001: Thaksin becomes Thailand’s 23rd prime minister. His government becomes Thailand’s first elected government to complete its four-year term (Feb 17, 2001 – March 11, 2005).
February 6, 2005: Thai Rak Thai records a landslide win, sweeping 377 House seats, and becomes the first party to form a one-party government.
March 11, 2005: Thaksin becomes the prime minister for the second time.
Thaksin’s parole gives ammunition to his critics: Key events in his political life (nationthailand.com)