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Red-shirt Jeng Dokjik, serial petitioner Srisuwan sentenced to jail for extortion
Published on 17/09/2025
» Former red-shirt activist Yoswaris Chuklom, alias “Jeng Dokjik”, has been sentenced to six years in prison and prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya and three other accomplices to four years for the attempted extortion of the director-general of the Rice Department.
Pheu Thai must pivot
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party, once a titan in Thai politics, has no time to waste in regathering its bearings. As its ministers and administrative staff collect their belongings at Government House, the party must reflect on its short-lived, arguably ineffective tenure and urgently transform itself into a viable choice for voters.
Ombudsman stands firm
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Ombudsman Songsak Saichue has defended his role in reviewing former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation at the Police General Hospital, stating that his actions were based on law and facts, rather than providing benefits to any individual.
Imprisoned Thaksin healthy, morale good, says visiting family
Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The daughters and ex-wife of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited him in Klongprem Prison in Bangkok on Monday morning after his five-day covid-19 quarantine period ended.
Pheu Thai 'could dip below 100 seats' in next election
Post Reporters, Published on 14/09/2025
» Pheu Thai list-MP and spokesman Danuporn Punnakanta on Sunday acknowledged criticism the party could win fewer than 100 seats in the next general election after two major developments involving former prime ministers Thaksin Shinawatra and Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Fixing a tarnished brand
Published on 14/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to jail has triggered uncertainty about the Pheu Thai Party's direction, its unity, and its ability to maintain its standing at the polls.
Former spokesman defends Thaksin’s eligibility for parole
Published on 13/09/2025
» A former Pheu Thai Party spokesman has defended former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s eligibility for parole, saying the matter rests solely with the Department of Corrections and should not be politicised.
Things can still get worse
Published on 13/09/2025
» Pheu Thai's populist policies used to be a winning formula but the digital wallet, 20-baht flat fare schemes could return to haunt it v Some observers feel Thaksin going to jail could inspire a reversal of fortunes for the beleaguered former ruling party.
Flight-tracking platform sees traffic soar
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2025
» The popular global flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 experienced a sudden surge among Thai viewers earlier this month, fuelled by interest from people eager to track the flight movements of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra during his private jet flight to Dubai on Sept 4 and eventual return to Thailand on Sept 8.
Election Commission says Thaksin did not influence six parties
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has dropped a complaint claiming former prime minister Thaskin Shinawatra illegally wielded influence over six political parties while a reform network is seeking to have him deemed a “low-class inmate”.