The verdict in the negligent case, relating to the her then-government’s rice-pledging scheme, will be read on August 25. “I did not do anything wrong,” the ex-premier said on her Facebook. Yingluck said she will speak candidly about the matter on August 1, and she aimed to do her best in response to it. High-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, have warned Yingluck supporters against mobilising when the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders delivers its verdict next month. Yingluck has been charged with criminal negligence for allegedly failing to stop irregularities stemming from the rice-pledging scheme.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 25, 2017 06:56 UTC