Verdit on rubber case may be put off

Some defendants who are low-raning officials and retired officials have been lobbied by politicians not to show up to hear the verdict. If they do not turn up to hear the case, the verdict could be postponed for one month as a result, the source said.

The court is scheduled to read the verdict today at 2 pm. Members of the judge panel are holding a meeting to decide on the case at the court.

Among high-profile defendants are former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak, former commerce minister Adisai Bodharamik and deputy finance minister Varathep Ratanakorn.

Newin had said he was ready to accept the decision made by the judges.