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People's Party battles shift in voter mood
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 08/01/2026
» We now find ourselves in a crunch time when voters begin to firm up their choices ahead of the Feb 8 general election. This may explain why political parties are starting to reveal their aces, floating names for key ministerial portfolios at strategic moments.
Thai govt issues stern nominee warning
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/07/2025
» The government has issued a stern warning, urging people not to act as nominees for foreign investors in business ventures, especially in tourism-related sectors, or face serious legal consequences.
Senate election probe ‘on schedule’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 17/05/2025
» The Election Commission says its investigation into last year’s Senate election is on schedule, with a special committee now examining complaints of electoral law violations.
DSI investigation sparks Senate election row
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/05/2025
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has confirmed that DSI officers were recently in Amnat Charoen province to investigate Senate election collusion, while former candidates claim imposters have been posing as officers there and coercing them into admitting guilt.
Money-laundering crackdown nets B1.9bn assets
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/04/2025
» Over 1.9 billion baht has been seized during a money-laundering crackdown operation over the past six months, with over 2,300 suspects arrested for offences related to e-cigarettes and laughing gas, according to the Royal Thai Police.
Thailand cracks down on nominee businesses
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/02/2025
» Authorities have prosecuted 820 cases of nominee businesses that caused nearly 12.5 billion baht in damages, and identified over 200,000 mule accounts nationwide.
Parties 'need to unite on casino bill' - govt spokesman
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 17/01/2025
» Certain groups of shady businesses are attempting to do whatever it takes to derail the government's bill paving the way for legalising casinos and including them in new entertainment complexes, according to government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
Blitz on monk graft hits right note
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/06/2018
» The arrest late last month of five former senior monks in Bangkok who were charged with temple fund embezzlement and money laundering has triggered strong public perceptions that the problem of corruption remains widespread in Thailand. To deal with it, all stakeholders need to work on addressing the issue.