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PM confirms handout delay pending anti-graft study
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/01/2024
» The government will move ahead with the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, but its launch will be postponed pending a study from the anti-graft agency.
Malaysian graft-busters summon Mahathir’s son
Published on 18/01/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating the business activities of the son of former leader Mahathir Mohamad, in a sign of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s widening anti-graft campaign against his rivals.
Is digital handout legal?
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/01/2024
» A panel studying the government's planned 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has warned that the government could break the law if it proceeds with the scheme, according to a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) source.
Iran adds prison time for Nobel winner
New York Times, Published on 16/01/2024
» The Iranian regime sentenced Narges Mohammadi, the jailed human rights activist who received the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, to 15 more months in prison, her family said Monday.
Digital handout scheme meeting deferred
Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government deferred a key meeting on the digital wallet scheme set for Tuesday, deciding to wait for comment from the national anti-graft agency.
Supreme Court urged to probe Thaksin’s extended hospital care
Published on 14/01/2024
» A protest group has begun collecting signatures in a drive to persuade the Supreme Court to look into the national anti-graft agency’s delay in probing convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s extended hospital stay.
Supreme Court urged to take up Thaksin case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/01/2024
» A protest group has begun collecting signatures in a drive to persuade the Supreme Court to look into the delay by the national anti-graft agency in investigating the extended hospital stay of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Ex-minister Suchart lawyers up in human trafficking case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2024
» Former labour minister Suchart Chomklin has set up a legal team to advise him on what to do next after he was implicated in a bribery and human trafficking case involving the sending of Thai workers to Finland to pick berries.
NACC in trouble again
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/12/2023
» A decision of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to hand swift and severe punishment to a kind-hearted teacher in Chiang Mai has triggered public uproar and raises questions about the need for such a heavy-handed sentence.
Multibillionaire CEO 'Worawat Narknawdee' Weds Actress 'Nonny Nutcha' in Lavish Ceremony
Published on 08/12/2023
» The wedding, held in a traditional Christian style, took place at La Chapelle Bangkok on December 3, 2023. It was attended by prominent individuals, including Adjunct Professor Chaiyasit Trachutham, who also serves as the President of the University Council at Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, as well as Mr. Kajorndej Janewattananond, the former President of the Court of Appeal and a member of the Judicial Administration Commission. Also in attendance were Justice of the Court of Appeal for Specialised Cases and Chief Justice of the Labour Court, Region VII, Mr. Prasan Wangrattanapranee, along with Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, a consultant to the National Anti-Corruption Commission and former Assistant Minister of the Prime Minister's Office. Dr. Puntil Jongjittrakoon, the Assistant Minister of Commerce, was also present. Many other notable figures from various organisations and agencies graced the event, joined by celebrities from diverse industries such as Oom Sakaojai, Jakjaan Akhamsiri, Gybzy Wanida, Benz Punyaporn, Bowling Prisana, Chane Nutthawat, Pair Pilairampha, Poom Phuripan, Mark Apiwit, Ohm Thitiwat, Peck Ratthapoom, Nat Nattasha, Papang Rubikk, Pap from Sweet Mullet, Palm from Instinct, and renowned Thai national golf team player and world-class professional golfer Jazz Atiwit Janewattananond, who also attended. The after-party featured a special guest artist, Burin Boonvisut, who gave a performance.