Thai PM to hear negligence charges

PM Yingluck Shinawatra's opponents, who are seeking to replace her, say the programme was rife with corruption. If found guilty, she could be removed from office and face a five-year ban from politics. Thailand's political crisis has become increasingly violent since mass anti-government protests began in November. Ms Yingluck, who flew to the northern city of Chiang Rai on Wednesday, will not attend the hearing at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in person. NACC officials say she will be represented by her lawyer, who will hear the charges set against her, according to BBC.