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Vietnam seeks lengthy jail terms for former officials of state oil firm
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2018
» HANOI: Prosecutors in Vietnam were seeking long jail terms on Thursday for a former member of the country's ruling politburo and a high-profile former official over losses of hundreds of millions of dollars at a state oil firm, domestic media said.
Pheu Thai calls out PM on poll date
News, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party has called on Prime Minister Chan-o-cha to state exactly when the general election will take place while reaffirming its opposition to a non-elected prime minister.
Anupong chides banks for ID theft saga
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» Commercial banks which fail to properly authenticate people who ask to open bank accounts are to blame for the arrest of a young woman unfairly linked to a call centre gang which allegedly opened bank accounts in her name, Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda says.
US immigration raids target 7-Eleven managers
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» LOS ANGELES: US immigration agents descended on dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn Wednesday to open employment audits and interview workers in what officials described as the largest operation against an employer under Donald Trump's presidency.
Olympics opinion: North Korea yes, Russia no
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» The North Koreans are coming, a surprising development that adds a bit of intrigue to the Winter Olympics.
Reuters journalists charged with violating Myanmar law
Associated Press, Published on 10/01/2018
» Prosecutors in Myanmar formally charged two journalists from the Reuters news agency on Wednesday with violating the Official Secrets Act, signalling the case will go forward despite international condemnation.
Panel looking at MP election law denies plot to delay polls
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» A spokesman for the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee scrutinising an organic bill on the election of MPs has denied a rumour the panel has been instructed to derail the bill to further delay the general election expected late this year.
Top cops face probe over Sek party pics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» An inquiry panel has been set up to consider disciplinary action against two senior policemen in Nakhon Si Thammarat who were seen in a picture attending a party with controversial rock singer Sek Loso, according to the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
Ministry axes office phone charging ban
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/01/2018
» Legal experts are urging people not to overreact to a bill being drafted on how to punish those guilty of conflict of interest, saying individual agencies will decide how this crucial graft-busting piece of legislation is implemented.
Yingluck extradition bid hits dead end
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2018
» Thailand cannot seek the extradition of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra despite confirmation that at least one of two photos taken of her in London recently appear to be authentic, a top Thai prosecutor said Tuesday.