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Thai prison rules unclear for off-site detention
News, Published on 12/09/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will ask the incoming cabinet to instruct the Department of Corrections (DoC) to review its regulations on detention outside prison, including whether the rules could be interpreted to allow inmates to serve their sentences at private residences.
Jail stay could be short
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2025
» As the public welcomed the Supreme Court ruling against Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday for violating the terms of his incarceration, the question remains as to whether the spiritual leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party would benefit from a home detention programme that could see his one-year prison term cut short.
The essence of Thailand in one phrase
Oped, Published on 05/06/2025
» The glossy brochures tell you it's "The Land of Smiles" or maybe it's just "amazing". Slightly more sophisticated takes suggest the essence of Thailand can be found in its unique expressions of showing consideration to others in the context of a hierarchy.
Pita’s aspirations could be dashed
Published on 31/05/2025
» Pita Limjaroenrat’s brief return to the political scene recently has warmed the hearts of many zealous orange camp supporters, buoyed by his reiterated aspiration to be the country’s best prime minister nine years down the road.
It's time for Paetongtarn to step up
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» As the country faces severe economic difficulties, it requires a stable government and a leader with strong competency and well-roundedness -- qualifications that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to acquire more of.
Yingluck seeks retrial in rice-pledging case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» The legal team representing former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will petition the Administrative Court to have the Finance Ministry delay a 10-billion-baht compensation order against her, as the team seeks a retrial.
Painful rice-pledging memories
Oped, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court ruling ordering former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to compensate the state for damages caused by her government's rice-pledging scheme between 2011 and 2014 -- amounting to tens of billions of baht -- has reawakened painful memories for me as I worked as a commissioner at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) more than a decade ago.
Yingluck gets clan support in rice pledging retrial bid
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is supporting his sister, ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra, in her bid to seek a retrial in the compensation case related to her administration's failed rice pledging programme.
PM must put family aside
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/05/2025
» The Administrative Court's press statement on Monday was unusual for the Thai judicial system. Ordinarily, the courts go into silent mode after reading a lengthy verdict. Those who wish to understand the ruling must wait several days until the full version is uploaded to the official court website.
Students not spared
Oped, Postbag, Published on 28/05/2025
» Re: "Hatred spreads", (PostBag, May 26) & "Top uni blocked from enrolling foreigners", (World, May 24).