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Former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra impeached over controversial rice scheme

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was impeached by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Friday for dereliction of duty in a controversial rice subsidy scheme.

The decision was approved by a vote of 190-18, with eight abstentions.

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