Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand ahead of a risky court ruling | NYGazet

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has suddenly and surprisingly left Thailand days before a court ruling that could lead to him being sent to prison.

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a sudden and surprising departure from the country Thursday, just five days before a court ruling that could open him up to a new prison sentence. His exit came a week after the ... [3993 chars]