Ex-Thai PM 'confident of innocence'

Name: Ex-Thai PM 'confident of innocence'
Uploaded: 2015-05-19T07:22:17.000Z
Duration: 52 s
Description: Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she is "confident of her innocence" as she starts her trial on charges of negligence.

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Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she is "confident of her innocence" as she starts her trial on charges of negligence.

In Bangkok, Ms Shinawatra pleaded not guilty in a brief hearing.

She faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of dereliction of duty over her role in a controversial rice subsidy scheme.

Asia

19 May 2015