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CIB mulls temple fund investigations
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/05/2023
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has assigned the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) to work with the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) to put an end to financial crimes and sexual misconduct by monks.
US priest accused of abusing boys for decades in Philippines
Associated Press, Published on 09/09/2019
» TALUSTUSAN, Philippines: The American priest's voice echoed over the phone line, his sharp Midwestern accent softened over the decades by a gentle Filipino lilt.
Tea money scandal brews concern
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/06/2017
» Despite the government's efforts to crack down on corruption in state agencies, the practice of paying bribes to secure school places is said to be rampant.
James Comey vs 'tin-pot despot' Donald Trump
Published on 08/06/2017
» In his prepared testimony before Congress, James Comey says he spoke alone with President Barack Obama on just two occasions -- once simply for Obama to say a brief goodbye. In contrast, he adds, “I can recall nine one-on-one conversations with President Trump in four months.”
Puppies, lip balm and drama at S. Korea scandal hearing
AFP, Published on 09/12/2016
» SEOUL - A televised hearing into a massive political scandal has turned into a daily drama fix for millions of South Koreans, riveted by its moveable cast of pampered tycoons, tough-talking lawmakers and an oddly heroic toyboy.
Cry of the tiger
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 17/04/2016
» Chatraporn "Jang" Tamthong spends her working day caring for the dozens of tigers she has raised by hand.
Life’s a toddle
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 08/02/2015
» After taking his usual afternoon nap, Gammy wakes up with a bright, beaming smile. He tries to speak his own baby language, but it comes out only as muffled screams. His mother, Pattharamon “Koy” Janbua, 21, immediately knows he is calling her.