The court announced yesterday it intends to rule on Aug 25 whether Ms Yingluck was guilty of neglecting her duty in the handling of her administration's rice-pledging programme. Ms Yingluck attended her final witness hearing at the court yesterday as almost 1,000 supporters gathered in front of the court to give her moral support. If found guilty, Ms Yingluck could face a jail term of up to 10 years. Ms Yingluck plans to give her closing statement verbally on Aug 1. "The law on the procedures of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions stipulates that it may seek additional facts and evidence as appropriate.

Source: Bangkok Post July 22, 2017 02:26 UTC