Former Thai PM Thaksin’s mansion under close watch as questions arise over his whereabouts

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This was after he failed to show up at the Attorney-General's office to hear his indictment order.

BANGKOK - A Mercedes-Benz van frequently used by Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinanwatra was seen leaving his Chan Song Lar mansion in Bangkok close to noon on May 29.

Mr Thaksin’s lawyer Winyat Chartmontree submitted a medical certificate showing that Mr Thaksin had Covid-19 and needed to rest until next week. He managed to win a postponement of the hearing to June 18. The Chan Song Lor mansion in Bangkok’s Bang Plat district was surrounded all day by an army of reporters waiting for developments.

At 10.40am, a Toyota Fortuner entered the mansion and drove out five minutes later. This leaving and returning was done several times during the morning.

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