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Even if 'Boss' were arrested, what happens next?
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/04/2017
» When I was reading law at Chulalongkorn University about four decades ago, there was an old saying among jurists that went along the lines of, "When gunshots ring out, all the jurists just sit down and keep their mouths shut."
Change of heart, or sheer expedience?
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 16/10/2015
» It took 12 years for Chuvit Kamolvisit, leader of Rak Prathet Thai party, to admit his guilt and role in the illegal destruction of more than 60 bars and shops on 10 rai of land he owned on the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 10.
Chuwit: Not guilty, then 6 years later guilty?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/09/2012
» Found not guilty by court in 2006, prosecution appealed, then six years later now he's guilty & sentenced to 5 years jail.
Corruption 101: Prostitution & the police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/09/2012
» MP Chuwit lectures Hat Yai students on how police make money from prostitution, a subject not normally taught in university courses.
Reform the police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2012
» Illegal gambling dens only most visible form of police corruption, the underground economy which police profit from is 20% of the economy.
Illegal casino? Owned by influential family?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/07/2012
» Chuvit stopped from entering casino but no casino there says police chief, Chalerm dismisses says casinos "been around for a long time" & police can't stop.
Chuvit back in the spotlight
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/01/2012
» The underground gambling industry is furious with outspoken Rak Thailand Party leader Chuvit Kamolvisit and police aren't very happy with him either. Now you can add the Thai Journalist's association to that list.
An end to gambling? Don't bet on it
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/08/2011
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung is demanding that police clear Bangkok of all gambling dens within three days. Our editor-in-chief is betting that won't happen.