Thailand's ousted prime minister says she won't flee charges, questions fairness of rice probe

Published December 12, 2015

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Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra talks to reporter during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand Friday, July 18, 2014. Yingluck defended herself over the rice subsidy scheme, questioned the fairness of the investigation process and denied rumors that she will go overseas to flee the case. An anti-corruption body has recommended criminal charges against the ousted Thai prime minister over her government's rice subsidy program, which cost the country's billions of dollars. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) (The Associated Press)

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Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra talks to reporter during a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand Friday, July 18, 2014. Yingluck defended herself over the rice subsidy scheme, questioned the fairness of the investigation process and denied rumors that she will go overseas to flee the case. An anti-corruption body has recommended criminal charges against the ousted Thai prime minister over her government's rice subsidy program, which cost the country's billions of dollars. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) (The Associated Press)

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Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra leaves after a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, July 18, 2014. Yingluck defended herself over the rice subsidy scheme, questioned the fairness of the investigation process and denied rumors that she will go overseas to flee the case. An anti-corruption body has recommended criminal charges against the ousted Thai prime minister over her government's rice subsidy program, which which cost the country's billions of dollars.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) (The Associated Press)

Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she will fight charges related to her ousted government's rice subsidy program, vowing to return to Thailand after her trip overseas.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday recommended criminal charges against Yingluck for dereliction of duty for failing to halt the program, which was plagued with losses. Her case goes to prosecutors to file with the courts.

At her first news conference since losing her job in May, Yingluck said Friday the case against her was unfairly rushed.

Yingluck said her trip outside Thailand was planned before the commission's ruling. Many believe she will travel to France to celebrate the birthday of her brother, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup and fled a corruption conviction in 2008.

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