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.

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.