Shinawatra facing corruption charges

Thai prosecutors have filed corruption charges against ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been strongly linked with a takeover at Manchester City.

The first formal charges lodged against the exiled former premier came amid speculation that he is closing in on a takeover at Eastlands.

Thaksin’s wife was also named in the case, which involves allegations of wrongdoing in a land deal.

The attorney general’s office recommended that officials seize the 13.2-acre plot of land, valued at 772m baht (€18m).

The Thai Supreme Court will decide on July 10 if they will hear the case.

Thaksin has been living overseas since he was overthrown in a military coup in September while he was abroad.