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Lid lifted on Hong Kong bid-rigging rackets
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/12/2025
» Raphael Chan entered Hong Kong’s construction industry in the mid-1990s convinced that quality building work could improve people’s lives. But he quit more than two decades later, disillusioned by what he called rampant corruption in the industry.
Amlo widens scope of politically exposed persons
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/12/2025
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has expanded the list of positions classified as politically exposed persons (PEPs), subjecting newly designated political figures in Thailand to enhanced financial scrutiny.
Parole would help ‘stressed’ Thaksin, says daughter
Online Reporters, Published on 20/11/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is growing “very stressed” behind bars and parole could be good for his health, his daughter Paetongtarn said on Thursday.
Chief prosecutor to appeal Thaksin lese-majeste acquittal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/11/2025
» New Attorney-General Ittiporn Kaewthip has decided to appeal the lese-majeste case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, overturning a recommendation from a prosecutors’ panel that favoured ending the proceedings after the initial court defeat.
Some Green Line fares will rise, says Bangkok governor
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2025
» Some fares on the Green Line will have to increase because the current fare structure of the light-rail mass transit service is unsustainable, according to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt.
Chadchart seeks extra B32bn for Green Line debt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is seeking an additional 32 billion baht from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) to settle outstanding debts for operating and maintaining the extended sections of the Green Line electric skytrain.
Milan's San Siro football stadium on course for demolition
AFP, Published on 30/09/2025
» MILAN - One of the world's most famous stadiums is set for demolition after Milan city hall early Tuesday approved the sale of San Siro, nicknamed football's La Scala, to the city's two football giants.
Dozens of French towns flout government warning to fly Palestinian flag
AFP, Published on 23/09/2025
» PARIS - More than 80 town halls in France hoisted the Palestinian flag Monday ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron in defiance of a government warning not to do so.
Curb S112 abuse
Oped, Postbag, Published on 05/09/2025
» Re: "Thaksin acquittal sparks debate", (BP, Aug 31). To prevent abuse of our lese majeste law, S112, we should follow law Professor Olarn Thinbangtieo of Burapha University's suggestion that all lese majeste complaints be vetted by a body of prosecutors, judges, academics, and civil society representatives, operating like a prosecutor's screening panel but with broader representation, before proceeding to court.
Phuket temple declared disaster zone after landslide
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/09/2025
» PHUKET - Wat Koh Siray has been designated a disaster zone, freeing up relief funds, following the landslide that hit the temple's main pavilion during heavy rain on Sunday.