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Zelensky urges allies to push for 'regime change' in Russia
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged his allies to bring about "regime change" in Russia, hours after a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed 15 people including a six-year-old boy.
Zelensky signs bill ensuring anti-graft agencies' 'independence'
AFP, Published on 31/07/2025
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed new legislation on Thursday restoring the "independence" of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, reversing changes that had sparked large-scale protests and criticism from the European Union (EU).
Zelensky defends law curbing anti-graft agencies
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday defended legislative changes removing the independence of two key anti-corruption bodies, sparking the first major protests in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Ukraine curbs anti-corruption agencies, sparking rare protests
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill on Tuesday revoking the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies, a proposal that has sparked rare street protests in Kyiv and alarm among the country's international backers.
Police seek 23 indictments in building collapse tragedy
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/07/2025
» Police have submitted their investigation files to prosecutors in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok during the March 28 earthquake, seeking the indictment of 23 suspects.
Scholar backs tighter curbs on temples
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/07/2025
» A legal scholar is calling for tighter financial regulation of Buddhist temples, arguing senior monks hold power equivalent to high-ranking government officials yet remain exempt from anti-corruption scrutiny.
Taking on parks graft
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/07/2025
» For a decade, Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, especially the world-famous Maya Bay, has stood as a jewel of natural heritage tarnished by corruption. Despite repeated public outcries and half-hearted reform efforts, fee leakages and graft run wild.
Be wary of betting
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/07/2025
» After the casino initiative, wrapped in a contentious entertainment complex bill, fell flat, the ruling Pheu Thai Party is now touting controversial legislation on legalising online gambling, citing the need to increase state revenues.
Thailand’s anti-graft agency set to probe suspended PM Paetongtarn
Published on 14/07/2025
» Thailand’s anti-graft agency plans to probe allegations of ethical misconduct against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, according to local media reports, adding to the leader’s growing legal woes stemming her controversial handling of a border dispute.
Protesters demand Thai PM’s ouster over leaked call
News, Published on 28/06/2025
» Thousands of protesters gathered at Victory Monument in Bangkok on Saturday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call between her and former Cambodian premier Hun Sen.