Thousands of supporters of the former prime minister of Thailand rallied in Bangkok yesterday, before submitting a petition asking the king for clemency for their leader, in a sign that deep divisions remain in the country.
The palace made no statement about what it will do with the petition. Analysts think a pardon is unlikely.
Supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra say petitions calling for his pardon have been signed by as many as 5m Thais. Anti-Thaksin groups have questioned the figure.
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