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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted, accused of insulting monarchy

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Thaksin’s case is the first in a series of high-profile legal cases before Thailand’s courts this week

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the ruling government, was formally indicted for allegedly insulting the monarchy in 2015, in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

Thaksin, an influential political figure despite being ousted from power 18 years ago, reported to prosecutors just before 9am on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Office of the attorney general said at a news conference.

Thaksin’s lawyer Winyat Chatmontree told reporters Thaksin was ready to enter the judicial process and that he had prepared a request for his release on bail.

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Thaksin, an influential political figure despite being ousted from power 18 years ago, reported to prosecutors just before 9am on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Office of the attorney general said at a news conference.Thaksin’s lawyer Winyat Chatmontree told reporters Thaksin was ready to enter the judicial process and that he had prepared a request for his release on bail. Continue reading…”}]]