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Thaksin undermining premier's role
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2024
» The release of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from detention will present a dilemma for the Pheu Thai-led government. Sooner rather than later, Thaksin, who is now on parole, will outshine Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, and that does not bode well for the latter and the Pheu Thai Party.
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Life, John Clewley, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Transglobal World Music Chart for October has some excellent new releases for the coming cool season. And if there is a theme that runs through the Top 20, it is one of reflection and understanding in a world that is full of pain and hurt. This is exemplified by the No.1 album Jarak Qaribak by Dudu Tassa and Jonny Greenwood.
Businesses fret over court move
Business, Published on 20/07/2023
» Following the Constitutional Court's order on Wednesday to suspend Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat from his duties as an elected member of the House of Representatives, concerns are mounting among the business sector about a potential surge in widespread street protests.
Daily Covid cases surge in Bangkok
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2023
» The number of daily Covid-19 cases in Bangkok has surged from 400 to 700, nearly twice the number of cases reported before the Songkran festival.
Daily Covid cases double in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2023
» The number of new daily Covid-19 cases in Bangkok has surged from 400 to 700, nearly twice the number of cases reported before the Songkran festival.
Cops nab school chief for graft
News, Published on 03/02/2023
» A Bangkok school director has been suspended for allegedly extorting money from a supplier of student lunches and keeping it in his office.
'Extortion' principal: It's not my money
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/02/2023
» The director of a Bangkok school has been suspended for allegedly extorting money from a supplier of student lunches, while insisting that the cash found in his office belonged to someone else.
Watana loses appeal in housing graft case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/03/2022
» Former Pheu Thai heavyweight Watana Muangsook lost his appeal on Friday as a panel of judges decided to uphold a guilty ruling over his role in irregularities in a low-cost housing project and stood by the prison term of 99 years he was handed earlier.
Ex-minister Watana loses final appeal
Online Reporters, Published on 04/03/2022
» Former cabinet minister Watana Muangsook has lost his final legal battle, with the Supreme Court’s division for politicians upholding a 50-year jail term for corruption in a low-cost housing project nearly two decades ago.
Watana business 'not closed'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2021
» The owner of the burnt-down Watana Footwear Company building in Samut Prakan claims the business in not closed and staff will be paid this month.