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Political 'privilege'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2024
» With the court acquitting her of charges linked to a roadshow campaign, the countdown has begun for fugitive ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return to Thailand after more than 10 years of self-imposed exile. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Yingluck's niece, said the runaway ex-PM wants to come home but has not yet set a date.
Time to reform parole system
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/03/2022
» The Ministry of Justice should have been praised for its policy for pardoning prisoners. Yet the way it has managed the pardon system only invites more questions which have backfired on the noble policy.
Clear air on pardons
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/02/2022
» Early this week, a corruption watchdog urged the government to explain the Ministry of Justice's criteria in pardoning "big fish" -- referring to convicts in major corruption cases, many of whom recently had their jail terms substantially reduced.