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Digging dirt in cabinet
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/07/2022
» The outcome of the House's censure debate is predictable. Most MPs are likely to vote in favour of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha tomorrow. Yet, the opposition parties have managed to question the government's credibility by making strong cases against a few ministers accused of abusing power and fraud.
Covid spreaders should own up
News, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2021
» If Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha thinks his national address on Friday night will restore public confidence in the government's handling of the latest wave of Covid-19 infections, he is dead wrong.
Punish Covid rule violators
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/04/2021
» Veteran politician Supachai Jaisamut of the Bhumjaithai Party was absolutely right when he said: contracting Covid-19 is not a crime. Of course, it's not. But deliberately concealing information regarding risky activities that result in new clusters or a new wave of Covid-19 is.
Thai critics need state protection
News, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2020
» Sitanan Satsaksit, the sister of pro-democracy activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit, who was abducted in Phnom Penh, arrived in the Cambodian capital earlier this month, together with legal aides, to seek answers about her brother's disappearance.
Don't drop 'Billy' murder charges
News, Editorial, Published on 26/01/2020
» The decision of public prosecutors to spare former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn and his team from murder and other serious charges in the missing Karen activist case has caused a stir, and also poses serious questions regarding the standard of the country's justice system.
Graft panel an oddity
News, Editorial, Published on 16/09/2019
» Last week, as the Senate rolled out an anti-corruption mission, its appointment of a panel to handle the task appeared to be somewhat of an anti-climax.
NACC makes bolder calls
News, Editorial, Published on 19/08/2019
» Despite being an independent public agency, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been questioned over its political impartiality many times over the past five years. While it has proceeded with cases against politicians from the ousted Pheu Thai government with speed, it has either dropped or handled at a snail's pace cases involving the former military regime and its allies.
Lead by example
News, Editorial, Published on 26/07/2019
» As Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared fighting corruption in the public sector as one of his government's policies in parliament yesterday, he and his cabinet ministers must not just live up to this promise, but also lead by example. Submitting their asset and debt declaration to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in a transparent and honest manner is the first step for them to prove that this is not just an empty promise.
EC must show share proof
News, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2019
» If you think the media share-holding allegation against Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has similarities with the share-concealment charge against Thaksin Shinawatra prior to him becoming premier, think again. They are not comparable.
Watch ruling a bad mistake
News, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) ruling on Thursday that cleared Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon of wrongdoing in the luxury wristwatch scandal is unconvincing and dubious due to its weak rationale behind the decision and its half-baked probe into the case.