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Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
Sondhi gets suspended jail term
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/09/2015
» The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a six-month jail term, suspended for three years, and a fine of 50,000 baht handed down to media firebrand Sondhi Limthongkul for insulting the Damapong family in a television talk show in 2006.
OAG's decision on Thaksin has implications yet to be seen
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 11/10/2013
» Thaksin Shinawatra's opponents may be angry with the Office of the Attoney General (OAG) and its former chief, Chulasingh Vasantasingh, for letting him off the hook on charges of terrorism, but the decision was not surprising given the current political climate.
How is Vatana? Fine, thanks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/07/2012
» Vatana Assavahame made his first public appearance at a Buddhist temple he commissioned in China on Friday after fleeing a jail term for bribery four years ago.
Thaksin talks, controversy follows
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/03/2012
» Former prime minister made another phone-in to red-shirt supporters in the Northeast and one of his remarks has caused a bit of a controversy.
Thaksin-friendly amnesty planned?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/11/2011
» There are strong rumours today that the Yingluck cabinet, without her being present, has endorsed a royal decree that would allow former prime Thakisn to benefit from an amnesty for convicts.
Caution: danger ahead
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/09/2011
» Justice Minister Pracha Promnok is being very careful in handling his most sensitive issue, the UDD’s petition for a royal pardon for former PM Thaksin.
Fair comparison?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/08/2011
» A lot of people are making comparisons between the very different verdicts in cases involving Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra and Ubon Ratchathani red-shirts, saying there are different standards of justice for the rich and poor.