THAILAND: Thaksin's extradition sought by Bangkok

Updated August 15, 2007 19:22:32

The Thai authorities are now seeking the extradition of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra from Britain back to Thailand to face corruption charges. Mr Thaksin has been living in London since last year's military coup, and lately he's been settling into his new role as the owner of Manchester City Football Club. But Mr Thaksin might have to take his mind off fixtures for a while, and concentrate on the attempt to have him brought home.

Presenter: South East Asia Correspondent Karen Percy
Speakers: Robert Rhodes, a London-based extradition specialist

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