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PM Anutin’s Bhumjaithai welcomes 14 MPs from other parties
Online Reporters, Published on 23/11/2025
» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has welcomed a new wave of MPs defecting from parties in the former coalition government led by the now-opposition Pheu Thai Party.
Suchart leaves poll zoning up to Bhumjaithai chiefs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Suchart Chomklin has signalled he will leave decisions on Chon Buri's electoral zoning to senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), amid reports that former culture minister Sontaya Kunplome -- head of the influential Chon Buri political clan -- is preparing to defect from Pheu Thai to the BJT.
PAO polls vital 'building blocks'
Published on 06/01/2025
» Fierce competition is expected in the elections of Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) presidents in 47 provinces on Feb 1 between three major parties, observers say.
NACC sparks problems
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/05/2024
» The decision by the Rayong Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on May 13 to acquit Itthipol Kunplome of granting an illegal construction permit for a high-rise condo project in Pattaya again raises questions about the performance of the National Anti-Corruption Commission -- our independent graft-busting agency.
Former Pattaya mayor arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2023
» Itthiphol Kunplome, until recently the Minister for Culture, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning for alleged corruption in a controversial condominium project he approved 15 years ago when Pattaya mayor.
Former Pattaya mayor arrested, released on bail
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 09/10/2023
» Itthiphol Kunplome, until recently the minister for culture, was arrested on his arrival at Suvarnabhumi airport from Phnom Penh on Monday morning for alleged graft in a controversial condominium project he approved 15 years ago when Pattaya mayor.
Wanted former culture minister seeks to surrender
Online Reporters, Published on 22/09/2023
» Former culture minister and Pattaya mayor Itthiphol Kunplome, facing an arrest warrant for malfeasance in connection with the approval of a controversial condominium development in Pattaya in 2008, has reportedly contacted authorities to surrender.
Injustice abounds
Postbag, Published on 10/09/2023
» Re: "Restore trust in justice", (BP, Editorial, Sept 8).
Restore trust in justice
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/09/2023
» Politicians and wealthy suspects running away from the arms of the law are not new in Thailand. Too many times, Thais have seen the odious twisting of the legal system where suspected culprits have managed to avoid the courtroom.
New arrest warrant suggested for ex-minister
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/09/2023
» Public prosecutors have asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to seek a new arrest warrant specifying the escape date of former culture minister Itthiphol Kunplome. The request aims to prevent the expiration of the statute of limitations in his condominium permission case in Pattaya.