Criminal Court denies Thaksin's request to travel to Qatar


BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has denied former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (pic) permission to travel to Qatar, despite an invitation from the ruler of the city-state, on Thursday (May 8).

Thaksin reportedly travelled to the court in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district using his black Rolls-Royce. He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Thaksin then returned shortly after.

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