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Pro-Move Forward petition questions Election Commission integrity
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2024
» A group of supporters of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Friday petitioned the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to investigate malfeasance allegedly committed by the Election Commission (EC) in its handling of the MFP's dissolution case.
‘Penguin’ faces 25th lese majeste charge
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/03/2024
» Political activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak reported to police this week to answer another lese-majeste case, bringing the total number he faces to a record-setting 25, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR)
Locals challenge airport expansion plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/03/2024
» A second runway at U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport will be built despite opposition from local residents.
Move Forward Party leader downplays dissolution effort
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2024
» Move Forward Party leader Chaithawat Tulathon on Sunday downplayed speculation regarding the prospects of the MFP being dissolved over its stance against the lese-majeste law, saying the party is ready to deal with it.
Yingluck a step closer to home?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/03/2024
» The latest acquittal of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra in another lawsuit has brought her one step closer to returning home, according to a political analyst.
Election Commission asked to probe minister's shares
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/02/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is being asked to examine Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol's shares to determine whether she has adhered to a ministerial shareholding rule and is, therefore, still eligible for her post.
EC reviews court ruling on MFP
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/02/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is reviewing the Constitutional Court's Jan 31 ruling on the Move Forward Party (MFP) to assess whether the opposition party violated political party laws, which could possibly lead to its dissolution.
Authorities nab Stark's acting CEO in financial misconduct case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2024
» Stark's acting CEO Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon, suspected of being involved in the scandals that have rocked the corporation recently, was arrested on Saturday in a hospital where he had been admitted for medical treatment.
Paetongtarn eyes Feb release for Thaksin
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2024
» Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she hopes her father, convicted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, will be released on parole on Feb 18.
Move Forward, Pita down but not out
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2024
» With a court sentence that handed Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Pita Limjaroenrat a suspended jail term for his role in a flash mob in 2019, the power games between the old powers and the left-leaning party have intensified to another level.