Thai graft, royal insult cases threaten to embroil junta


  • World
  • Thursday, 26 Nov 2015

Protesters demonstrating against the government-backed amnesty bill hold Thai national flags as they march in central Bangkok November 16, 2013. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Accusations of corruption involving a park built to honour Thailand's revered monarchy are threatening to damage an anti-graft drive by the ruling junta, which seized power last year vowing to clean up government and protect royal prestige.

    The accusations, levelled by some Thai media and opposition groups, have transfixed a country anxious over the declining health of the long-reigning King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 87.

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