Yingluck voices strong opposition to using Section 44 to demand civil compensation

Former prime minister Ms Yingluck Shinawatra insisted on her strong opposition to an attempt to propose the prime minister invoke Section 44 of the interim constitution to demand compensation from politicians and government officials responsible for causing immense damage to the state on the rice pledging scheme.

Her comment came as she appeared at the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders to give testimony as defendant on her rice pledging scheme.

Full story: thaipbs.or.th

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