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Provincial ex-chief to face trial for murder
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/03/2025
» Former Prachin Buri Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) chief Soonthorn Vilawan and seven of his associates will face a court trial over their alleged involvement in the killing of Chaimet Sitsanitpong, aka "Sor Jor Tong", Mr Soonthorn's adopted son.
Investigators recommend prosecuting PAO chief for son's murder
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/02/2025
» Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police have submitted an investigation report to prosecutors recommending the indictment of Soonthorn Vilawan, father of a former cabinet minister, and seven others in the murder of his adopted son, a Prachin Buri provincial councillor, in December last year.
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News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/12/2024
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Bail denied for Prachin Buri shooting suspects
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 21/12/2024
» Soonthorn Vilawan, one of the seven suspects in a fatal shooting in Prachin Buri, is not eligible for a jail term suspension, says Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
Election Commission downplays fears of poll interference
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has downplayed concerns about political interference in the upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman and council member elections by influential political families.
Ex-minister’s father held in slaying of adopted son
Published on 12/12/2024
» A veteran Prachin Buri politician and father of a former cabinet minister is facing a murder charge in the shooting death of his adopted son, a provincial councillor, over what police say was a political dispute.
Kanokwan banned by court
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/02/2023
» The Supreme Court has found former deputy education minister Kanokwan Vilawan guilty of committing a serious violation of ethics in connection with a land scandal, as alleged by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Ex-deputy education minister banned for life
Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2023
» The Supreme Court has banned former deputy education minister Kanokwan Vilawan from elected office for life, with a 10-year ban on political activities, for forest encroachment.
NACC wants suspended minister sacked
Online Reporters, Published on 09/12/2022
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has petitioned the Supreme Court to assess tougher penalties against suspended Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan in connection with a land encroachment case.
Three new cabinet ministers appointed
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/11/2022
» The Royal Gazette on Wednesday announced the royally approved appointment of Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana as PM's Office minister, Sunthorn Pansaengthong as deputy agriculture minister and Narit Khamnurak as deputy interior minister.