Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, now a fugitive. Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said it was likely Ms Yingluck had already left the country. This morning I was happy, thinking Ms Yingluck was brave enough to show up for the ruling," Gen Prayut said. Gen Prawit said it was likely Ms Yingluck had fled the country. According to unconfirmed media reports, Ms Yingluck left home on Wednesday night in the vehicle of a high-level government official.

Source: Bangkok Post August 25, 2017 08:29 UTC