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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.
Tributes pour in for Helmut Kohl
Published on 17/06/2017
» BERLIN: Tributes are pouring in from around the world to Helmut Kohl, the imposing German chancellor whose reunification of a nation divided by the Cold War put Germany at the heart of a united Europe. He died on Friday at his home in Ludwigshafen at age 87.
2 others put in temple fraud frame
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/06/2017
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) has lodged a complaint against two more people for their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of 60 million baht in temple maintenance funds, bringing the number of suspects to 10.
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.”
Dhammakaya & tycoon's daughter: Where did the money go?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/05/2017
» As Dhammakaya treasurer & credit union chairman he stole deposits, bought land, sold land to tycoon's daughter (Dhammakaya hospital built with land) & then kept the profits from land sale, his name is Supachai Srisupa-aksorn & he lives in prison now.
About politics
News, Published on 01/04/2017
» Section 44 is proving a powerful tool in reshaping various government agencies v A bit of 'star power' goes a long way in fund-raising v Education Minister Teerakiat is castigated for jumping the gun with his teacher proposal
Sangha reform: Monks getting rich off of temple donations
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2017
» Monks accumulating wealth from temple donations goes against ancient Sangha rules, but govt laws to regulate & audit donations & monk wealth have sparked protests.
Korea closes foundations that sparked political scandal
Reuters, Published on 21/03/2017
» SEOUL - South Korea's Culture Ministry said on Monday it had cancelled licences for two non-profit foundations at the centre of a political scandal that led to the ouster of President Park Geun-hye.
Klongchan sees progress
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/03/2017
» Klongchan Credit Union Cooperative will need 26 years to pay off debts to its over 50,000 members as a result from the embezzlement of 15 billion baht, says Phichet Wiriyapaha, deputy director-general of Cooperative Promotion Department.
Dhammajayo stripped of monastic rank by His Majesty the King
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/03/2017
» Will Phra Dhammajayo be forever beyond the reach of the law? The monks rise to power & wealth seems to be coming to an end.