A Thai cabinet minister allied to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has resigned after being accused of criticising the monarchy.Jakrapob Penkair stepped down after the police said they would charge him with lese majeste, a serious offence which can lead to a 15 year prison sentence.
The move comes amid political tension over the government's plans to revise the military-drafted constitution.
Rumours of another military coup are shaking investor confidence.
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