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Thaksin convicted of corruption

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was today found guilty of corruption and sentenced to two years jail by the country’s Supreme Court.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2008 - 11:03

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was today found guilty of corruption and sentenced to two years jail by the country’s Supreme Court.

Billionaire Thaksin was not present for the ruling, having fled to exile in England two months ago.

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