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Doubts raised over wallet loan bill
Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2024
» A leading critic of the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has said that the government might face a lawsuit if it decides to continue to try and fund the scheme through its 560-billion-baht loan bill.
Thaksin's hospital stay 'wrong'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya petitioned the Administrative Court yesterday to nullify both an order allowing jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to receive medical treatment outside of prison and the latest regulation by the Department of Corrections allowing prisoners to be detained in other facilities.
Petitioner alleges abuse of power in 'privileged treatment' of Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2023
» Social activist Srisuwan Janya on Tuesday filed a petition with the Administrative Court accusing four high-level officials of abuse of power in providing special privileges for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Graft busters asked to rule on PM's silk gift
Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2023
» Persistent petitioner Srisuwan Janya has asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission to rule on the legality of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin buying silk cloth for 6,000 baht and giving it to Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra during his cabinet's visit to Nong Bua Lamphu province.
PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
Post Reporters, Published on 23/11/2023
» Opponents of Srettha Thavisin say the prime minister could face serious legal problems after apparently referring to his party MPs' influences on police promotion - problems that could even include removal from the premiership and the stripping of his electoral rights.
Loan bill for digital wallet plan 'is being checked'
Post Reporters, Published on 21/11/2023
» A bill allowing the government to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its digital money handout is being vetted by the Council of State and will be returned to the government as soon as possible, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
PM bets on coalition support
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he was confident the coalition parties, with 320 votes in the House, would support the passage of a bill seeking to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the government's 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme.
Activist seeks court ruling on govt's B500bn digital handout
Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2023
» An activist has asked the Ombudsman to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on the legality of the government's plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its election-policy digital wallet handout.
Thaksin stays out for surgery
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/10/2023
» Jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra underwent orthopaedic surgery on Monday at the Police General Hospital (PGH) although it remains unclear how long his recovery will take, which will keep him out of prison for a while longer, according to the Department of Corrections.
Thaksin surgery extends prison break
Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2023
» Jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra underwent orthopaedic surgery on Monday at the Police General Hospital (PGH) although it remains unclear how long his recovery will take, which will extend his stay outside of prison, according to the Department of Corrections.