US EditionThaksin Attends Criminal Court for Lese-Majeste Hearing
- Thaksin Shinawatra attended the Criminal Court for a lese-majeste hearing regarding comments made in a 2015 interview, where he claimed privy councillors supported a coup against his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra.
- Thaksin denies all charges and is free on bail; his lawyer indicated that today's session involved four prosecution witnesses.
- His brother-in-law, Somchai Wongsawat, was present in court to show moral support, stating that Thaksin remains unfazed by the case and the related Constitutional Court order.
- The court has scheduled seven sessions for the hearings, with Thaksin's defense witnesses set to begin testifying next week.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Not worried, "Lawyer" reveals "Thaksin" was not worried about being accused of Section 112 from the beginning and is confident that he will be able to fight the case more.
Thaksin attends Criminal Court for lese-majeste hearing
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra showed up at the Criminal Court on Tuesday morning for the first hearing of prosecution witnesses in the lese-majeste case over his media interview in South Korea in 2015.
Thailand’s most divisive family may have no more moves left
ONE man and his family have dominated Thailand’s politics since the millennium. Billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra and his political dynasty have survived coups, corruption charges and constitutional court cases. This latest crisis may be harder to recover from.
On the morning of July 2 local time, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in court again on the second day of his trial on charges of lèse-majesté.
Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism - Thai Examiner
Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra faced lese-majeste charge as his daughter was suspended as PM. Thaksin arrived cheered on the street by supporters, and played his… Read More › The post Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism appeared first on Thai Examiner.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
