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Special order lifted on temple as controlled zone
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2017
» Authorities have revoked the status of Wat Phra Dhammakaya as a specially-controlled zone, as security there has improved, according to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Leelavadee speaks out on Dhammakaya
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2017
» Several prominent figures known to be supporters of Wat Phra Dhammakaya appear to be keeping a low profile these days following a string of allegations against the temple and its embattled ex-abbot Phra Dhammajayo. But not actress-turned politician Leelavadee Vajropala.
Police to grill racer Akarakit again
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/02/2017
» Speed racer Akarakit Worarojchroendet will be summoned for questioning again tomorrow to clarify how he obtained a 20-million-baht Lamborghini, suspected of being the property of of a drug network run by suspected Lao drug kingpin Xaysana Keopimpha, police say.
Phra Dhammajayo's arrest rests with OAG, says Justice Minister
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/11/2016
» Phra Dhammajayo can be arrested only if the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) decides to indict him in court, Justice Ministe Paiboon Koomchaya said on Monday.
NLA approves new anti-graft court bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/06/2016
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has voted unanimously to push through a bill forming a branch of the Criminal Court to specifically handle corruption cases.
NLA passes bill for corruption court
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/06/2016
» The National Legislative Assembly on Thursday voted 160-0 to pass the third and final reading of a bill to establish a criminal court dealing with graft and misconduct cases among state officials.
Court upholds Phra Dhammajayo's arrest
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/05/2016
» The Criminal Court rejected a request yesterday by the lawyers of controversial abbot Phra Dhammajayo to throw out an arrest warrant, arguing the warrant was issued lawfully and should stand.
PM admits Klong Dan move risky
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/05/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has acknowledged the government risks having to pay more to the contractor of the failed Klong Dan wastewater facility project now compensation payments to the firm have been suspended.
Dhammakaya temple faces call for thorough probe
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2015
» The National Reform Council's Buddhism protection committee has urged for an investigation into the assets of Wat Phra Dhammakaya and those of its abbot and associates.
Officials face threat of NLA impeachment
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday approved a set of draft regulations governing the conduct of its meetings, including new powers allowing the body to impeach political office-holders.