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Prosecutors delay decision on Srisuwan extortion case
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Prosecutors have postponed their decision on whether to indict prolific petitioner Srisuwan Janya, former red-shirt activist Yoswaris Chuklom and three others over the alleged extortion of the head of the Rice Department until Aug 28.
Autocrat impunity fuels violence
Oped, Published on 24/07/2024
» The shooting of former US President Donald Trump was the second assassination attempt on a populist political leader this year. Just two months ago, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously injured after being shot four times at close range, highlighting the danger posed by the resurgence of political violence around the world.
Global court says Israel's occupation of territories violates international law
New York Times, Published on 20/07/2024
» THE HAGUE - The International Court of Justice said Friday that Israel's occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem, and its settlements there, violated international law — the most sweeping stance laid out by the world's highest court on an issue that has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations (UN) for decades.
Young boy dies after 'punishment run'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2024
» A seven-year-old student has died after being forced to run around a field as punishment for failing to wear a full Boy Scout uniform.
Bangladesh TV news off air, communications disrupted as student protests spike
Reuters, Published on 19/07/2024
» DHAKA - Television news channels in Bangladesh were off the air and telecommunications were widely disrupted on Friday amid violent student protests against quotas for government jobs in which nearly two dozen people have been killed this week.
Thailand's spreading rot of irregularity
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 19/07/2024
» The rot in Thailand's institutional makeup has become so deep, dense and widespread that it can be found nearly everywhere there is controversy. Newly elected Senator Keskamol Pleansamai is the latest case in point. Just about everything that comes with her meteoric rise to the Senate spurs accusations of irregularity and impropriety.
First test for new senators
News, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2024
» Some 200 new senators recently endorsed by the Election Commission (EC) have the task of selecting a Senate Speaker, a position crucial for the integrity of the upper house.
Energy Absolute CEO accused of fraud
Published on 13/07/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the two top executives of the renewable energy firm Energy Absolute (EA) of procurement fraud that earned the perpetrators 3.5 billion baht.
Election Commission asked to probe senator
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/07/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has been asked to investigate the eligibility of the applicant who gained the most votes in the recent Senate election.
Ex-justice minister to lead inquiry into Stark scandal
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/07/2024
» Former justice minister Pongthep Thepkanjana has been appointed as the new head of the government's working group tasked with studying the multi-billion-baht Stark share scandal, replacing Pichai Nilthongkham, who resigned, according to the Ministry of Justice.