A Thai court issued arrest warrants today for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife in connection with alleged violations of stock-trading laws.
Shinawatra and his family in 2001. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the former prime minister and his wife. Image: AP.
It is the second set of warrants issued in the past month against Mr Thaksin, the owner of Manchester City football club, who has been living abroad since he was ousted in a bloodless coup almost a year ago.
The other case involved conflict of interest in connection with the sale of Bangkok property.
AP
