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Rivals vie for Chon Buri
News, Published on 20/02/2023
» The elections in Chon Buri are being closely watched because not only is it a battleground between two opposing camps, but the outcome can also decide the fate of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is seeking to return as head of the government.
Poramase to run for Pattaya mayor after Sontaya quits
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2022
» CHON BURI: Sontaya Kunplome on Thursday announced his decision to step down from his position as Pattaya mayor, clearing the way for Poramase Ngampiches to run in the local election in the resort city.
Kunplome family faces big Pattaya poll test
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 18/03/2022
» PATTAYA: This resort city is becoming a political battleground, with at least two candidates seeking to dethrone its longtime mayor in May.
Veterans strong in early counts
News, Published on 30/03/2021
» The Sunday municipal council elections went smoothly with 29 complaints including eight election fraud claims, a senior police officer said on Monday.
Cabinet appoints new chief at DSI
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/04/2020
» Pol Lt Col Korawat Panpraphakorn, a Justice Ministry inspector-general, was yesterday appointed by the cabinet as the new director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
What chance of draining this swamp?
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 23/06/2019
» My commiserations to that poor woman who fell into the sewer on her way to work last Tuesday.
Somchai Khunplome, 'Godfather of Chon Buri', dies at 82
Online Reporters, Published on 17/06/2019
» CHON BURI: Somchai Khunplome, aka Kamnan Poh and "Godfather of Chon Buri", died of cancer at a hospital in Muang district early Monday morning. He was 82.
An ex-cop who has no fear of the generals
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 14/12/2018
» Over the past four and a half years of military government, the Thai people have been physically cowed. Sure, there are many, possibly a silent majority, who may be waiting for the poll to have their say in opposition to the military junta that seized power in May 2014, led by then-army chief Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the incumbent prime minister. But few have been able and willing to stand up and stare down the ruling generals who routinely resort to intimidation and coercion, armed with guns and the law, which they sometimes interpret as they see fit. Just about everyone in Thailand is physically afraid of the junta in one way or another. Otherwise, there would have been more anti-junta demonstrations in public view.
Sontaya has 'no role' in probe of his father
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/09/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has downplayed growing worries over a "conflict of interests" that may put Sontaya Kunplome in trouble if the new military-appointed Pattaya mayor has to act against his father, Somchai, in a land scandal in the beach resort city.
Reform is a sound bite
News, Postbag, Published on 29/09/2018
» The junta leader recently was quoted as saying in a news report earlier this week that by appointing Sontaya Kunplome as the new mayor of Pattaya they would "also benefit local administration reform".