Thai authorities freeze ousted premier Yingluck's bank accounts

Bangkok

THAI authorities have frozen seven bank accounts belonging to former premier Yingluck Shinawatra over a US$1 billion fine she faces for her administration's controversial rice subsidy scheme, her lawyer said on Tuesday.

The move is seen as unprecedented because it financially sanctions an elected leader for a government policy and it is the latest in a barrage of legal battles she has had to fight since she was booted from office.