The corruption trial of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has begun in Bangkok, almost two years after he was overthrown in a coup.
Mr Thaksin and his wife face charges related to a Bangkok real estate deal.
The couple deny any wrongdoing, saying the charges of abuse of power against them are politically motivated.
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