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Suspension leaves PM down but not out
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/08/2022
» The charter court’s decision to suspend Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha until it hands down a ruling over his controversial eight-year term limit as prime minister could be a bad omen for the army chief-turned-politician who, until this week, has run the country since 2014. Despite Gen Prayut weathering political storms and surviving many censure debates during the past three years, the onerous eight-year-tenure issue will soon be resolved.
Poramase to run for Pattaya mayor after Sontaya quits
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2022
» CHON BURI: Sontaya Kunplome on Thursday announced his decision to step down from his position as Pattaya mayor, clearing the way for Poramase Ngampiches to run in the local election in the resort city.
Kunplome family faces big Pattaya poll test
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 18/03/2022
» PATTAYA: This resort city is becoming a political battleground, with at least two candidates seeking to dethrone its longtime mayor in May.
Ex-MP calls for scrutiny of Nate's bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/02/2022
» Former Democrat MP Watchara Phetthong yesterday called on the Secretariat of the Senate to run a thorough check on former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk who caused a stir when he applied for National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) membership.
Checklist: How Thai-Chinese are you?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/01/2022
» Thais of Chinese descent, my people, the Chinese New Year will soon be upon us and it's time to look at and appreciate our quirks, nuances and legacy. Let's celebrate by finding out how Thai-Chinese are we with this just-for-fun checklist. The more you tick, the more Thai-Chinese you are, obvi. Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!
Hopes fade of calmer political climate
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/10/2021
» After brief yet fierce political turbulence, it seems Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has consolidated power in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), with hope of another term as premier.
Abbot's motel caper, angry stepdad, quarantine tales
News, Mae Moo, Published on 05/09/2021
» Short-stay wall jumper
Sakulthorn hears bribery collusion charge at CSD
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/02/2021
» Sakulthorn Juangroonruangkit, the younger brother of Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn, acknowledged a charge of colluding to bribe a Crown Property Bureau official for a land lease deal yesterday.
Thanathorn's brother charged over B20m bribe
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/02/2021
» Sakulthorn Juangroongruangkit, younger brother of Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn, reported to the Crime Suppression Division on Thursday to acknowledge a charge of colluding in bribing a Crown Property Bureau official and another man jailed for taking 20 million baht in payments.
Crime Suppression Division's bribe probe will extend to clan's mum
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/01/2021
» The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) will summon Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit's mother for questioning in connection with bribes given to an official at the Crown Property Bureau (CPB).