Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted for allegedly insulting the monarchy in 2015. He has been granted bail, but is not allowed to leave the country without permission. The offence could see him jailed for up to 15 years.
Mr Thaksin had returned to Thailand following more than a decade of self-exile. It is one of several court cases that could impact the government and the opposition, adding to political uncertainty in the kingdom. Saksith Saiyasombut reports. Mr Thaksin had returned to Thailand following more than a decade of self-exile. It is one of several court cases that could impact the government and the opposition, adding to political uncertainty in the kingdom. Saksith Saiyasombut reports.
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