Thaksin Shinawatra Faces Monarchy Insult Charges
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted for allegedly insulting the monarchy, according to the attorney-general's office. The charges are based on a 2015 media interview. Thaksin is expected to seek bail from a criminal court in response to these charges.
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Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been formally indicted for allegedly insulting the monarchy, the attorney-general's office said on Tuesday.
Thaksin is expected to seek bail from a criminal court in the case that stems from a 2015 media interview.
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\R Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted on a charge of defaming Thailand's monarchy, reports AP.
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