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Rights body steps in as prison privilege scandal grows
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2025
» Four officials at Bangkok Remand Prison have been dismissed after being found guilty of serious disciplinary violations linked to a prison scandal, while 14 others remain under investigation, said Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat.
Corrections officials deny jail bribery allegations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2025
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) refuted an allegation yesterday that it has allowed an influential prisoner and certain prison officials to profit from offering inmates privileges beyond prison rules.
Thaksin set to reply to accusations
Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has vowed to respond in his own way to any queries or allegations levelled against him during a censure debate expected at the end of this month or early next.
Big EV battery cell plant likely in two years
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects foreign investors to set up a big plant in Thailand to produce battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) within two years, following its roadshow in China last week.
Petitioner alleges abuse of power in 'privileged treatment' of Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2023
» Social activist Srisuwan Janya on Tuesday filed a petition with the Administrative Court accusing four high-level officials of abuse of power in providing special privileges for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
No news on ex-PM Thaksin VIP treatment
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, an adviser to the Committee on Budgeting Study and Budget Administration Follow-up of the Parliament, is demanding that the government provide an update on the health of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and clarify matters regarding his incarceration.
Senator fears Thaksin privileges could set precedent
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» A senator has warned the government to treat all prisoners fairly, and claimed the privileges that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra receives could cause trouble for the government in the future.
Banking on the mainland
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2023
» When China announced the country's surprise reopening in January, every business sector in Thailand responded enthusiastically to the news, particularly the tourism industry, which earned more than 530 billion baht from Chinese visitors in 2019.
Drop Thaksin focus, Pheu Thai warned
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party should focus on mustering enough support for its bid to form a new government rather than bringing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra back home, said Assoc Prof Phichai Ratanatilaka Na Bhuket, an academic with the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
Free buses connect main rail terminals
Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has launched a free shuttle service that connects Hua Lamphong Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.