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Thai prime minister flees to London

Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra jumped bail and fled to London on Aug. 11, saying he could not expect a fair trial in Thailand.

Thaksin and his wife did not return to Thailand after they were allowed to go to China for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

Thaksin, a telecommunications billionaire-turned-politician, is accused of using the position of prime minister to illegally enrich himself and his family.

The accusations led to a coup in 2006, when he was forced to go into exile. He returned to Thailand six months ago. (AP)

Shukan ST: Aug. 22, 2008

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World News Thai prime minister flees to London Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra jumped bail and fled to London on Aug. 11, saying he could not expect a fair trial in Thailand. Thaksin and his wife did not return to Thailand after they were allowed to go to China for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Thaksin, a telecommunications billionaire-turned-politician, is accused of using the position of prime minister to illegally enrich himself and his family. The accusations led to a coup in 2006, when he was forced to go into exile. He returned to Thailand six months ago. (AP) Shukan ST: Aug. 22, 2008 (C) All rights reserved