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‘Tuhao’ acquitted of money-laundering and drug charges
Published on 11/02/2025
» Chinese businessman Chaiyanat “Tuhao” Kornchayanant has been acquitted, along with his former police officer wife and 17 others, on charges of organised transnational crime, money-laundering and drug offences, on grounds of insufficient evidence.
Bhumjaithai cleared of receiving illegal donations
Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2024
» The Election Commission has dismissed four petitions seeking the dissolution of the Bhumjaithai Party, citing a lack of evidence that it had received unlawful donations.
Police told not to spare 'gambling hosts' who accused them of extortion
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2024
» Prosecutors overruled Chon Buri police's decision to drop charges against six suspected online gambling hosts who earlier accused police of extorting 140 million baht from them.
2023's most shocking crime stories
News, Published on 28/12/2023
» As the New Year approaches, the 'Bangkok Post' is taking this opportunity to select five crime stories that both captivated and shocked the nation during the past 12 months.
Thai workers trapped in Kokang hell
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 11/11/2023
» A mother whose son had been trapped in the conflict-ridden area in Kokang on the Myanmar-Chinese border trembled as she recalled the brutality the young man faced.
Chuvit faces defamation charges
Online Reporters, Published on 04/11/2023
» Former politician Chuvit Kamolvisit is facing defamation and libel charges filed in connection with remarks he made last year about Pol Lt Col Santhana Prayoonrat, a former Special Branch deputy superintendent.
PM's visit to Mae Sai a positive sign
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 15/09/2023
» Today, PM and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin and other cabinet members will visit Chiang Rai province. One stop in the busy itinerary is Mae Sai Border Pass No.1 where they will discuss on how to boost border trade and how to fight against narcotics that flow through the porous border.
Jatuporn condemns Pheu Thai deal
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/08/2023
» The endorsement of Pheu Thai candidate Srettha Thavisin as prime minister, which coincided with deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's return to face jail time, has nothing to do with political struggles involving the red-shirt and yellow-shirt groups, former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan has said.
Parliament elects Srettha prime minister
Online Reporters, Published on 22/08/2023
» The joint sitting of the House and the Senate on Tuesday elected Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party as the 30th prime minister of Thailand with 482 votes for, 165 votes against and 81 abstentions.
Senators still split on backing Srettha as premier
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2023
» Senators are in a quandary as to whether or not they will support Srettha Thavisin to be prime minister in a vote on Tuesday, although they admit the damning tax avoidance allegations against him have a bearing on how they vote.