Thailand is bracing for a court ruling on Friday which could play a key role in shaping the country's political landscape.
Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister ousted in a military coup in 2006, is set to find out if he has lost a large chunk of his fortune over corruption charges.
Whichever way the supreme court decides, fears are growing that the ruling could lead to violence.
Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from Bangkok (25 Feb 2010).
