BANGKOK: Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra denied that a controversial amnesty bill pushed by his allies was for his personal benefit, accusing political opponents of “distortions and lies”.
There have been daily protests in Bangkok since the politically charged legislation was approved by the lower house last week, raising fears among Thaksin’s foes that he could return from self-imposed exile.
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