Ms Yingluck is accused of dereliction of duty for failing to stop her government's loss-ridden rice scheme despite being warned of the potential damage. I had not been negligent in examining rice stocks, and I performed my duty within the scope of my work," Ms Yingluck said. Former premier Yingluck Shinawatra is greeted by supporters who cheer her on at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office-Holders on Friday. Ms Yingluck said anti-graft measures had been implemented intensively under the scheme. She said her cabinet proceeded with the rice scheme because it was a policy that was announced to parliament, adding that it was aimed at boosting the economy as a whole, without focusing on profit.

Source: Bangkok Post August 06, 2016 00:56 UTC