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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.
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.
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.
Red, Purple lines start B20 flat fare
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/12/2023
» From Friday, a 20-baht flat fare is being introduced for passengers who interchange between the Red and Purple lines using EMV contactless payment, the Transport Ministry says.
Oh no, he's put his foot in it again!
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 29/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is no stranger to verbal gaffes, which may hurt the feelings of Thais or, worse, inflict political damage. His latest "slip of the tongue" at a meeting of the Pheu Thai Party's executive and MPs over special favours for police promotions is a case in point which could also expose him to legal action.
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.
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.
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.