Protesters from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) wear t-shirts with pictures of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as they gather in Khao Yai Thiang. - Reuters pictureBANGKOK, Jan 15 (The Malaysian Insider) — Thailand is gearing up for an escalation of political tension as the countdown to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s judgment day begins.
Thailand’s Supreme Court will announce on Feb 26 whether the state can seize US$2.2 billion (RM 7.5 billion) worth of Thaksin’s assets frozen by the military-appointed government following his ouster in late 2006.
Thailand’s deputy premier in charge of security, Suthep Thaugsuban, this week urged Thais to respect the ruling regardless of the outcome.
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