“The country remains divided and polarized.”Mr. Thitinan said that Ms. Yingluck’s disappearance benefited the authorities by validating the charges against her and the takeover. PhotoAs prime minister, Ms. Yingluck lifted the minimum wage by up to 40 percent. Newsletter Sign Up Continue reading the main story Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Ms. Yingluck, 50, is 18 years younger than her brother, who is widely believed to have helped run her government from Dubai. Five of them were officials in Ms. Yingluck’s administration, and they received sentences of 24 to 42 years in prison.

Source: New York Times August 27, 2017 14:15 UTC