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Early release for Thaksin 'needs more scrutiny'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Network of Students and People for Thailand's Reform (NSPRT) on Thursday submitted a petition urging the justice minister to closely examine the eligibility of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a sentence suspension, arguing that his case may not fully meet legal requirements.
Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
Hospital stay haunts Thaksin again
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2025
» A decision of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions to launch an inquiry into claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra over what is known as the "14th floor saga" has triggered wild speculation about another round of political bargaining games.
Response to graft cases criticised
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has released a report on high-profile graft cases which it says have been a slight to the public while their impacts have also exacerbated poverty.
Govt indifference haunts Tak Bai deaths
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government may be relieved that the Tak Bai lawsuit is over after the case was dismissed by a court following the expiry of the statute of limitations at midnight on Oct 25. But this could restart difficulties in the restive deep South.
Dept vows to speed up jail assault probe
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2024
» The Department of Correction (DoC) has pledged to investigate the allegation of sexual assault made by an inmate at Bang Kwang Central Prison, who claimed to have been drugged and raped by a cellmate earlier this year.
Escapee Chaowalit faces time in solitary after quarantine
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/06/2024
» High-profile prison escapee Chaowalit Thongduang, aka “Paeng Nanod”, who was arrested in Bali two weeks ago is now undergoing a ten-day Covid-19 quarantine at Bang Kwang Central Prison.
Conservatives still wield 'lawfare' axe
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/06/2024
» Thai politics is facing a dilemma once again as key parties are being slapped with lawsuits.
Thaksin's trip to Phuket comes under scrutiny
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island.
Thaksin’s trip to Phuket under scrutiny
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island.