Constitutional Court gives 15-day deadline extension to caretaker PM Yingluck Shinawatra on Thawil case

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BANGKOK, April 23 – Constitutional Court on Wednesday approved caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck’s request for a 15-day extension to defend herself on the controversial transfer of Thawil Pleansri from his position as National Security Council (NSC) Secretary General to an inactive post.

The Constitutional Court earlier told Ms Yingluck to present evidence to defend herself in the case on April 18 but her legal team asked the Court for a 15-day extension, saying that she needed more time to prepare her testimony.

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