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Battle over Supreme Patriarch heats up
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/01/2016
» Gen Prayut says no Supreme Patriarch nomination until dispute cleared up, but monk university rector & Jatuporn Promphan threaten protests. Supreme Sangha Council (SSC) may have already acted independently.
Supreme Patriarch appointment: Dhammakaya or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/01/2016
» Through modern-marketing techniques the Dhammakaya sect has grown so powerful that it may select the next Supreme Patriarch & gain total control of Buddhism in Thailand.
Bangkok police open inquiry into US ambassador's speech
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/12/2015
» Complaint made by Thai citizen asks police to investigate talk by US ambassador for lese majeste violations. Diplomatic immunity of ambassador means police cannot take legal action against him, police spokesman points out.
Thailand believed to have deported 2 Chinese activists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/11/2015
» Thai immigration police allegedly took two Chinese political refugees under UN protection from their homes & put them on an airplane to China.
Prayut wants mafia wiped out in 6 months
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/10/2015
» Whether influential figure is politician, soldier, police or bureaucrat, Gen Prayut gives 6 month deadline to rid Thailand of mafia-style local figures. Case of loan shark gunmen threats to poor vendor cited.
Prem on corruption: Thieves robbing the country
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2015
» Corruption stripping kingdom of wealth, causing it to lose business opportunities & giving Thailand a bad reputation. Everyone must be involved in graft-fighting, declares General Prem in anti-corruption speech.
PM Prayut at UN General Assembly
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/09/2015
» PM Prayut gives speech at UN General Assembly & Washington expresses its "interest in expanding its cooperation with Thailand in all aspects."
Mysterious cheque given to Thaksin's son raises money laundering suspicions
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2015
» After 24 found guilty in govt bank loan to real estate tycoon with bad debts, four who allegedly received part of 9.9 billion baht loan face police questioning.
Fortuneteller to Thailand's generals: Warin Buawiratlert of Chiang Mai
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/09/2015
» Mr Warin can predict military promotions because his visions show the decorations on uniforms. Gen Prayut, Gen Sonthi & Gen Prawit have been there. They usually come in a group.
10 controversies of draft constitution & why crisis panel is needed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/08/2015
» Restoration of national peace purpose of 2014 coup. Political rivals protested non-stop to oust each other from power since 2006. Five-year period needed for reform & reconciliation or else political conflict will return, politicians have not changed.