Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra holds roses given by supporters as she arrives the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Friday morning. (Photo by Seksan Rojjanametakun)Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived at court on Friday morning to attend the final hearing of defence witnesses in her trial for alleged malfeasance in administering her government's controversial rice-pledging scheme. Ms Yingluck was greeted by about 1,000 supporters and a number of Pheu Thai Party members waiting outside at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in Bangkok. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned Yingluck's supporters not to create trouble during the hearing. Under court procedures, both the defendant and the plaintiff can deliver the verbal statements within 30 days after the final hearing.

Source: Bangkok Post July 21, 2017 03:45 UTC