Showing 1 - 10 of 197
Activist Veera warns of border flashpoints
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 20/08/2025
» In December 2010, activist Veera Somkwamkid crossed into Cambodia from Thailand's eastern province of Sa Kaeo. Little did he know at the time that he would not get to see his motherland for another four years.
Moment of truth for Prasart
News, Published on 14/06/2025
» As the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) convenes in Phnom Penh on Saturday amid rising tensions, Prasart Prasasvinitchai, leader of the Thai delegation, faces a defining moment after his appointment was welcomed by those who view him as a seasoned negotiator, but drew caution from others who see him as too divisive a figure to calm such a sensitive diplomatic issue.
Government to okay JTC for Cambodia talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2024
» The government is expected to approve the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC) to negotiate with Cambodia over the development of disputed maritime areas in the Gulf of Thailand during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Lawyer sets sights on Pheu Thai Party
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/10/2024
» Teerayut Suwankesorn was thrust into the limelight when his name was mentioned by Paiboon Nititawan, secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), after the lawyer petitioned the Constitutional Court to stop former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from "threatening the constitutional monarchy by influencing the coalition-core Pheu Thai Party".
Is the writing on the wall for Prawit?
News, Published on 30/09/2024
» The first rule for every MP or senator is to attend parliamentary meetings on a regular basis. There are two sessions, each lasting 120 days, within a year. That means parliamentarians work only 240 days in a year, but the days they are supposed to sit in parliament to deliberate bills are even less.
Time to end impunity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2024
» Gen Prawit "Uncle Pom" Wongsuwon has again attracted unwanted media attention, this time for slapping the head of a female reporter.
Prawit report 'redacted' by graft body
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 25/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) handed a report on the infamous watch case of former deputy premier Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to activist Veera Somkwamkid on Thursday, as ordered by the Administrative Court.
NACC sparks problems
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/05/2024
» The decision by the Rayong Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on May 13 to acquit Itthipol Kunplome of granting an illegal construction permit for a high-rise condo project in Pattaya again raises questions about the performance of the National Anti-Corruption Commission -- our independent graft-busting agency.
Activist calls for anti-corruption commission heads to roll
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/05/2024
» Anti-corruption activist Veera Somkwamkid on Saturday threatened to take further legal action against the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Graft-busters fined for Prawit watches secrecy
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Central Administrative Court has ordered the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and its office to each pay a 5,000-baht fine for not disclosing all the details of its investigation into former deputy premier Prawit Wongsuwon’s high-end wristwatches.