
Thai prosecutors are to request the extradition of Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, after the Supreme Court on Tuesday found him guilty in absentia of abuse of office and sentenced him to two years in jail.
By Tim Johnston in Bangkok
Published: October 21 2008 10:46 | Last updated: October 21 2008 10:46

Thai prosecutors are to request the extradition of Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, after the Supreme Court on Tuesday found him guilty in absentia of abuse of office and sentenced him to two years in jail.