Last Updated:10/11/2009
The Thai government has accused ousted prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra of offending the country's monarchy ahead of his controversial trip to Cambodia.
Thailand's foreign minister says an interview Mr Thaksin gave to a British newspaper ahead of his visit violates the monarchy in referring to its involvement in politics.
Mr Thaksin says the article misrepresented his views.
Insulting or defaming the royal family is punishable by up to 15 years in jail in Thailand.
The latest incident follows a furious row between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, sparked last week when Mr Thaksin accepted a position as economic adviser to Cambodia's government.
The Thai government says it will seek his extradition as soon as he arrives in Cambodia.
Phnom Penh says it will reject the request.
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