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Statesman's anti-graft wisdom is easier said than done
News, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 11/12/2015
» Statesman and Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is physically and mentally healthy for a 95-year-old, retired four-star general.
Army arrests teen activist over Rajabhakti Park visit
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 11/12/2015
» A teen anti-coup activist was held by the military for several hours Thursday, in relation to his attempted visit along with other activists to Rajabhakti Park in Hua Hin on Monday.
Facebook user faces 32 years in prison for clicking 'Like'
AFP, Published on 10/12/2015
» A Samut Prakan man has been arrested for "liking" a doctored photo of HM the King and sharing an infographic on Facebook about the Rajabhakti Park scandal, the military said Thursday
Red shirts press govt on park probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2015
» Two core red-shirt leaders lodged a complaint Wednesday with Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya calling for a probe into alleged irregularities surrounding the Rajabhakti Park project.
Anti-graft talk not enough
News, Editorial, Published on 10/12/2015
» Thailand joined many other countries in observing International Anti-Corruption Day yesterday. In Bangkok, National Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Panthep Klanarongran and the other commissioners led a few hundred people representing the government and private sectors in a short march from TOT Public Company to the government office centre in the Chaeng Watthana area to highlight the importance of the day.
This carefully plotted soap opera called life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/12/2015
» During the last three-day weekend, many of us were stuck at home while half the country was out travelling. At least it wasn't too boring. We had Father's Day on Saturday and political corruption and TV dramas to occupy ourselves with during the brief no-work period.
UDD leaders meet Gen Paiboon for park talks
King-oua Laohong, Published on 09/12/2015
» Red-shirt leaders Jatuporn Prompan and Nattawut Saikuar handed information related to Rajabhakti Park to Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the commemorative project in Hua Hin.
Bangkok police open inquiry into US ambassador's speech
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Complaint made by Thai citizen asks police to investigate talk by US ambassador for lese majeste violations. Diplomatic immunity of ambassador means police cannot take legal action against him, police spokesman points out.
Bangkok police open inquiry in US ambassador's speech
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 09/12/2015
» Bangkok police have launched an inquiry into whether a controversial speech by US ambassador Glyn T Davies condemning long prison sentences for lese majeste convictions violated Thailand's royal defamation law.
Government takes aim at UK envoy comments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2015
» The government has slammed the British ambassador's comments "supporting law-breakers" and is considering whether to summon him for talks.