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Knocked off their perch
News, Published on 24/02/2024
» The ultra-conservative camp, once an unrivalled, dominant force, may be on its way out.
Look on the bright side
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» Bhumjaithai, the party now touted as a leading defender of the conservative camp, is bracing for an uncertain future after key figure Saksayam Chidchob was found guilty of concealing assets and running a company -- via a proxy -- that won government construction contracts.
Chartthaipattana MP not in 'bribe gang', insists party
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2024
» The Chartthaipattana Party on Tuesday denied a rumour that one of its members was a member of an extortion gang, said to have been led by serial anti-corruption complainant Srisuwan Janya.
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.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.
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.
Srisuwan petitions NACC against Srettha, Pheu Thai MPs
Online Reporters, Published on 24/11/2023
» Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya filed a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Friday, asking it to investigate Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin regarding his comments on requests by MPs seeking favours for the promotion of police officers to superintendent positions during a meeting of Pheu Thai MPs and party executives on Tuesday.
Srisuwan to report Srettha to NACC
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/11/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya on Thursday vowed to file a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over a statement Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reportedly made that some Pheu Thai Party MPs had interfered in the appointment of police station chiefs.
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.