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Old guard prevails in Senate elections
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/06/2024
» For those wishing for a wind of change in Thai politics, the Wednesday Senate election was a disappointment. Old power factions made substantial gains, dominating some 70% of the seats for the 200-member Upper House, while those representing the pro-democracy force grabbed just a few.
Yingluck in the clear over funding scandal
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/04/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has decided not to appeal the Supreme Court ruling that cleared former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance in connection with a 240-million baht public relations campaign, said a source close to the matter.
Political 'privilege'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2024
» With the court acquitting her of charges linked to a roadshow campaign, the countdown has begun for fugitive ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return to Thailand after more than 10 years of self-imposed exile. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Yingluck's niece, said the runaway ex-PM wants to come home but has not yet set a date.
Yingluck a step closer to home?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/03/2024
» The latest acquittal of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in another lawsuit has brought her one step closer to returning home, according to a political analyst.
Supreme Court acquits Yingluck in roadshow case
Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2024
» The Supreme Court on Monday acquitted fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and five others of malfeasance and collusion in the awarding of a 240-million-baht campaign to promote her government's 2-trillion-baht infrastructure projects.
Another arrest warrant out for Yingluck
Online Reporters, Published on 19/04/2022
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Tuesday issued a warrant for the arrest of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra for failing to appear for the first hearing in a case where she and five others are accused of corruption in funding the Roadshow to Future Thailand 2020 project.
NACC sues Yingluck for 'lavish spending'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2022
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) filed a lawsuit yesterday against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and five others over "wasteful" spending in 2013.
NACC accuses Yingluck in court of wasting B240m
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2022
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission on Friday indicted former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and others in the Supreme Court for allegedly wasting a 240-million-baht budget on publicising infrastructure projects in 2013.
Yingluck faces charges for ‘wasteful’ roadshow
News, Published on 14/01/2022
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will file a case in the Supreme Court against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and others for allegedly wasting a 240-million-baht budget on publicising infrastructure projects in 2013.
Yingluck faces another corruption charge
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2022
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission plans to indict former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra and others in the Supreme Court for allegedly wasting a 240-million-baht budget on publicising infrastructure projects in 2013.