SECURITY officers will be sent to guard judges in the high-profile case involving former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to maintain order ahead of the announcement of a verdict. The source said security officers had been instructed to closely monitor local leaders in other areas in the North and Northeast who might mobilise supporters. Security forces have estimated that 1,000 to 2,000 people will show up to support Yingluck at the court. Other modes of transport that might be used by Yingluck supporters include free train services provided by the government. In a related development, Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said there had not been any irregularities found in the spending of local administration organisations in connection with possible trips to support Yingluck.

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 15, 2017 16:52 UTC