Yingluck attends hearing on criminal charges in Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (R) receives flowers from a supporter before attending a hearing on criminal charges stemming from her government's rice pledging scheme at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in Bangkok, Thailand, July 7, 2017. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (C) greets supporters before attending a hearing on criminal charges stemming from her government's rice pledging scheme at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in Bangkok, Thailand, July 7, 2017. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (C) is greeted by supporters before attending a hearing on criminal charges stemming from her government's rice pledging scheme at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in Bangkok, Thailand, July 7, 2017. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (R) greets supporters before attending a hearing on criminal charges stemming from her government's rice pledging scheme at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in Bangkok, Thailand, July 7, 2017. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)