Bangkok, Aug. 22 -- Thailand's criminal court on Friday acquitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on royal defamation charges over his remarks to foreign media a decade ago.
Thaksin has been found not guilty due to insufficient evidence to prove his wrongdoing, the court said in a statement.
"The case was dismissed," Thaksin said to reporters upon leaving the courthouse.
The prosecution's evidence presented failed to meet the burden of proof required for the indictment, said Thaksin's lawyer Winyat Chatmontree.
Thaksin thanked his legal team after the verdict was read out, stating that he could now fully dedicate himself to working for the nation's benefit, Winyat told reporters following the ruling.
The Office of the Attorney...