Thailand’s prime minister to step down

THAILAND’S embattled Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday said he would step down from office, bowing to a mounting opposition campaign seeking his ousting over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

Thailand’s prime minister to step down
Wed, 05 Apr, 2006 - 01:00
Rungrawee Pinyorat

His announcement came after a meeting with Thailand’s revered monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej at his southern seaside palace.

“I am sorry that I will not accept the premier post,” Mr Thaksin said in a televised speech.

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