Thaksin convicted of corruption

Updated October 22, 2008 11:54:34

But first to Bangkok, where Thailand's fugitive former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has the dubious distinction of being the first Thai Prime Minister to be successfully prosecuted for corruption.

While the decision by Thailand's Supreme Court has been much anticipated, it will do little to lower the political temperature in Thailand.

Presenter: Karen Percy
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