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WORLD

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.

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WORLD

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.

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THAILAND

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.

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THAILAND

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.

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OPINION

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.

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OPINION

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.

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OPINION

Signs and symptoms of Thai stagnation

Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 18/07/2025

» That Thailand is faring poorly in the world is no longer in dispute. Not so long ago, many were in denial and adamant that Thailand could still bring a good game to engage abroad, that "Teflon" Thailand could bounce back. Now, just about all indicators are pointing south. The causes of this country's decline and stagnation are not singular but multifaceted over a two-decade period. As Thailand's situation is likely to worsen before hopes for a better future can arise, it is instructive to start counting the costs.

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THAILAND

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. 

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WORLD

Nigeria's former president Buhari dead at 82

AFP, Published on 14/07/2025

» ABUJA - Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari -- who led his country first as a junta strongman and later as an elected democrat -- died Sunday at the age of 82, his aide and the presidency said.

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Minister’s death spooks Russian elite

AFP, Published on 11/07/2025

» SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - The reported suicide of Russia’s transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shaken the country’s elite.