Thailand's former PM Yingluck Shinawatra has left Thailand


Thailand’s top court issues an arrest warrant for former Prime Minster, Yingluck Shinawat, after she failed to show up at a trial hearing.

Thailand's military Junta says it is possible that Yingluck left the country and that authorities are searching for her. The ex-premier's lawyer says he does not know whether Yingluck is still in Thailand, as officials tighten border security to prevent her exit.

The Supreme Court has set a new date in late September for the verdict in a negligence case, in which Yingluck has pleaded not guilty.

She had told the court that she could not attend Friday's hearing because of illness.

However, a court statement has rejected the explanation.

Hundreds of the ex-premier’s supporters rallied outside the court amid tight security.

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