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Siripong denies family graft claims
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026
» Siripong Angkasakulkiat, the Bhumjaithai Party deputy leader and MP for Si Sa Ket, has rejected allegations linking his family to irregularities in state project awards, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated.
Doubts mount over EC's poll handling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.
People's Party miffed by EC's refusal of recount in Chon Buri
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) yesterday voiced strong disappointment after the Election Commission (EC) declined to order a recount in Chon Buri Constituency 1, urging authorities instead to release detailed vote data to ensure transparency and restore public confidence.
Digital Economy and Society minister told to name politicians linked to scams
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Wednesday urged Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to disclose the names of all politicians allegedly linked to scam networks and online gambling operations.
Medical gear purchases trigger graft concerns
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) on Monday raised concerns over possible irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment worth 603 million baht by several state-run hospitals, saying pricing showed significant discrepancies.
EC offers poll reward to whistleblowers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) is offering cash rewards of up to one million baht for information about fraud related to upcoming elections for municipality mayors and council members.
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.
Leave no stone unturned in graft probes
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/04/2025
» The collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building last week following a powerful quake in Myanmar set a world record -- but not in a way that Thai people would take pride in.
2 THAI execs cost airline B360m in losses: NACC
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2025
» Two former executives of Thai Airways International (THAI) have been found in the wrong in a probe related to a freight business that caused the airline more than 360 million baht in damages, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
BMA pressed over gym gear scandal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) demanded that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reveal the findings of its investigations into alleged corruption in a procurement programme for gym equipment.