Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a sudden and surprising departure from the country Thursday, just five days before a court ruling that could open him up to a new prison sentence.His exit came a week after the Constitutional Court removed his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, from her position as prime minister. The court found her guilty of an ethics violation for a politically compromising phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.Parliament was set to vote Friday on a new prime minister to succeed Paetongtarn and install a new government. Many see this a…READ FULL ARTICLE