Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Thai queen accused over 2006 military coup: US cable (AFP)

In this photo, released by the Royal Bureau, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is seen waving to the crowds next to Queen Sirikit during his 80th birthday celebrations in Bangkok, in 2007. A former Thai prime minister with close ties to fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra accused the queen of being behind a 2006 coup that ousted his ally, according to a leaked US diplomatic cable.(AFP/HO/File)AFP - A former Thai premier accused the queen of responsibility for a 2006 military coup, a leaked US diplomatic memo showed, prompting Bangkok to insist the monarchy was above partisan politics.


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