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Thai junta vows action if Shinawatra supporters protest impeachment

Proceedings against former prime minister Yingluck for implementing costly rice subsidy scheme begin on Friday

Published Tue, Jan 6, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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.

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