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NACC supports Green Line claim
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/09/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds to allegations of graft against former Bangkok governor MR Sukhumband Paribatra and 11 others -- most of whom were top City Hall executives under his administration -- relating to the extension of the Green Line's concession contract.
Sukhumbhand facing Green Line graft charges
Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2023
» Former Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra has been implicated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over alleged irregularities in contract extensions to operate the Green Line mass-transit routes a decade ago.
Smear sparks poll unrest fear
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/05/2022
» The final stretch of the Bangkok governor campaign is heating up with the front-running candidate smeared with a scare tactic last employed in the March 3, 2013 Bangkok election governor campaign.
Cabinet gives nod to polls in city, Pattaya
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2022
» The cabinet has greenlighted both the Bangkok governor election and the Pattaya City mayor and member polls with dates likely set for May 29, according to a source close to the matter.
ACT calls to defer Green Line ruling
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2022
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has suggested the cabinet halt any debate on a plan to extend the 30-year concession of the Green Line railway for Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) and wait for the city's next-elected governor to make a decision.
Ex-police chief insists he will run for governor
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2021
» Former national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda is insisting he will contest the Bangkok governor election in October, despite considering himself as an "underdog".
Different strokes: Painter leads rally to 'save' art hub
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2018
» A group of artists and members of the public were planning to gather at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in Pathumwan district Tuesday to protest against City Hall's plan to take over managing the centre.
NACC finds against 14 in 'Light of Happiness' scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2017
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has concluded there are grounds to allegations that former Bangkok deputy governor Jumpol Sampaopol and 13 others were involved in irregularities in City Hall's controversial multi-million-baht "Bangkok Light of Happiness" project.
Ex-governor, Pisit settle libel case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2017
» Former Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas yesterday reached a settlement in a defamation case the former brought against the latter regarding City Hall's 2015-2016 decorative lighting scandal.
Suspended governor gears for probes after Korea trip
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2016
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra has returned from a working visit to Seoul, saying he will comply with the order suspending him from duty.