Her elder brother was deposed as prime minister in a military coup in 2006 and subsequently fled abroad to avoid a corruption conviction. The source also reportedly told Somchai that Yingluck had also been seeking to meet old business and political connections in Japan. “She also plans to visit Hong Kong to muster support for her movement. She will call a press conference in late February or early March,” Somchai said. His source said she will be received by her supporters in Hong Kong.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 14, 2018 08:00 UTC