A supporter holds a photograph of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she failed to appear to hear the ruling at the Supreme Court on Friday. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha appeared to be as shocked by her sudden departure as the rest of the country. "She is a former prime minister so some officials may have lent her a helping hand," Gen Prawit said. Jom Petchpradab, a media anchor for the red-shirt group, posted a public message to Ms Yingluck on his Facebook account. Ms Yingluck's disappearance also reflects badly on the National Council for Peace and Order, which is taking flak for lax security.

Source: Bangkok Post August 26, 2017 00:11 UTC