Thailand braces for fresh political instability focus 02/04/2010

Thailand braces for fresh political instability focus 02/04/2010 BANGKOK — Thailand is entering a new phase of political turbulence, bracing for a key court ruling on the frozen fortune of ousted Premier Thaksin Shinawatra amid rumors of another coup. On Feb. 26 the Supreme Court will decide whether the $2.2 billion fortune of the telecoms tycoon — frozen in the months after he was deposed in 2006 — can be seized by authorities. And that deadline, concerning a man who still deeply divides Thai society, is stepping up the political pressure. Supporters of Thaksin, who now lives abroad to escape a jail term for corruption, have held small rallies almost daily since the start of 2010, and promise to swell their ranks ahead of the verdict.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20100204com3.html

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