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PM faces legal challenges after controversial speech
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2023
» 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.
PM calls Lazada ad 'unacceptable'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has slammed a controversial online promotion for Lazada that some people regarded as being offensive to the monarchy as "unacceptable".
Public fury as 'Boss' allowed to walk free
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2020
» Public trust and confidence in public prosecutors and police have been shaken after all charges against Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya in his fatal hit-and-run case were dropped.
Poll chiefs feel the heat
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/04/2019
» The embattled Election Commission (EC) is expected to face two potentially serious petitions on Tuesday with one calling for the nullification of the March 24 poll and the other demanding the impeachment of its seven members for alleged malfeasance in its handling of the election.
Activist wants late-delivered NZ votes counted
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/03/2019
» Activist Srisuwan Janya has called on the Election Commission to count the ballots from New Zealand that were delivered late, otherwise the overall poll should be considered as void.
Campaign begins to impeach NACC
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 29/12/2018
» A campaign has begun to seek the removal of the five members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) who voted to clear Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon of wrongdoing in the luxury watch scandal.
Unions oppose land deal in high-speed airport rail plan
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 06/08/2018
» Activists and workers' unions have demanded land development plans be immediately excluded from the terms of reference of the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports, alleging it would monopolise involvement in the megaproject down to "a few large firms."
Klong Lat Phrao encroachers want payment to leave their homes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/09/2017
» About 1,000 families that are being relocated from public land they have occupied along Klong Lat Phrao are demanding they be paid at least 200,000 baht each, according to a community rights group.
Karaoke murder case: Public anger over photos leads to transfers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/06/2017
» Two senior immigration officers in Chiang Rai have been transferred to inactive posts following a public outcry over pictures of the suspects in the high-profile karaoke girl murder case.
Sanit's alcohol advisory salary OK with police, Ombundsman to investigate
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/01/2017
» The Royal Thai Police has confirmed that city police chief Sanit Mahathavorn is not violating police rules by holding an advisory role with a major alcohol conglomerate. However, the Office of the Ombudsman is still investigating.