While populist policies, while prime minister led to support from the rural poor, Bangkok's middle class and urban elite accused him of corruption and abuse of power.

VOA: standard.2010.04.03

Critics of the IMF say, however that they fear the agency will only provide credit lines to medium-sized economies, while poor countries who need them most will be left out.

VOA: standard.2009.04.22

Mr.Thaksin,who remains in exile in the face of a two year jail sentence for corruption, maintains support from the northern rural areas as well as among the poor and low income groups due to populist economic policies while in office.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20

While women and minorities make up two-thirds of the American workforce, they represent less than The survey cites poor schools, and lack of quality science and math programs, persistent negative stereotypes, financial cost and school and workplace bias.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26