Thai junta vows action if Shinawatra supporters protest impeachment

Bangkok

THAILAND'S junta chief on Tuesday warned that the military will "take action" under martial law if protests occur as a result of impeachment proceedings against ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.

On Friday, the army-stacked National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will begin the impeachment of former prime minister Yingluck for driving through a costly rice subsidy scheme.

Thailand's first female premier, who is due to appear at the assembly on Friday…