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Digital economy minister gives evidence on bribe case
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/10/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob said he had presented evidence to a House committee backing up his claim regarding an alleged 40-million-baht bribery case, while investigators said the probe should be concluded within 30 days.
Scammers' attempt to bribe Thai minister case escalates
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/10/2025
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) plans to refer a bribery case involving Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob and call-centre scam networks to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) next week, CIB commissioner Pol Lt Gen Natthasak Chaowanasai said on Thursday.
Thai police speed up scam centre bribery probe
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/10/2025
» Police are expediting their review of evidence in a high-profile 40-million-baht bribery case allegedly linked to Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob.
House panel probing 'B40m bribe' claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/10/2025
» The House committee will summon Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob and relevant agencies on Thursday over allegations of a 40-million-baht bribery offer tied to online criminal activity.
Finnish court ruling fuels push for cabinet scrutiny
Published on 09/09/2025
» The People's Party (PP) has called on Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to carefully review his cabinet line-up to make sure he does not appoint any individuals with tainted records.
Former Sri Lankan president held on graft charges
Published on 23/08/2025
» A former Sri Lankan president who helped to steer the country through a painful economic crisis but lost to a populist leader in the 2024 election was arrested on Friday on charges that he had used public funds for personal travel during his two-year tenure.
Voting fraud still an issue
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2025
» The latest report about MPs receiving cash offers to vote for bills proposed by the government shows how money politics continues to corrode Thailand's parliamentary system. An immediate and thorough investigation is needed to clear up any doubts about the integrity of our lawmakers and find out who the wrongdoers are, in the hope of preventing illegal lobbying in the future.
Ex-Senate hopefuls urge faster EC probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2025
» A group of former Senate candidates on the reserve list, led by Pol Lt Gen Kamrob Panyakaew, submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) yesterday, urging an expedited investigation into alleged collusion in the Senate election.
Chadchart Urges Quality Solutions as Traffy Reports Near 1 Million
Published on 06/08/2025
» Bangkok, July 29, 2025 — Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has urged city officials to prioritise quality over quantity in public service delivery, as the number of issues reported via the Traffy Fondue application nears one million.
Thailand still has chance to shine
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand's economy is losing momentum. Growth rates have steadily declined, from 7.2% in 2012 to just 1.9% in 2023. Without a new vision for development, the country faces the real possibility of becoming stuck in permanent stagnation. The absence of bold leadership and structural reform has left Thailand vulnerable, while its regional peers -- Singapore, China, and South Korea -- surge ahead. These countries have demonstrated that visionary and compassionate leadership, combined with political reform and good governance, can transform the economic fortunes of an entire nation.