The Criminal Court has set August 22 for the reading of its verdict in the case in which former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of royal defamation, allegedly committed during an interview with South Korean media ten years ago.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Formally Indicted in Royal Defamation Case

Winyat Chartmontri, the lawyer representing Thaksin, told the media that Thaksin will attend court in person to hear the verdict at 10am on August 22.

Winyat said that the ruling date was set after the defence team informed the court, during a closed-door hearing, that it had presented sufficient testimony and was resting its case.

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By Thai PBS World