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India's oligarchs under Modi facing a crisis
Oped, Published on 21/02/2023
» Over the past two decades, Indian multi-billionaire Gautam Adani's close ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi have helped the Gujarati businessman become Asia's wealthiest person. Mr Adani's meteoric rise also made him the poster boy for India's growth story -- until allegations of fraud and stock manipulation brought his eponymous business empire to its knees. With his conglomerate losing US$110 billion in market value within days, Mr Adani has become a cautionary tale about the perils of cronyism in Mr Modi's India.
Where have all the good cops gone?
News, Published on 20/02/2023
» In wake of the various scandals over the past several months, implicating policemen from non-commissioned officers up to generals for involvement in Chinese grey businesses, some people may wonder where the good cops have gone. Or are there good cops in the Thai police force that people can trust?
Power corrupts – with help from higher-ups
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/02/2023
» I don't know whether our tourism will be affected by recent coverage of Taiwanese actress Charlene An's police extortion case. It made big headlines in Thai media for weeks and was reported in many international media outlets as well.
The truth about Thai money politics
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/01/2023
» As the election looms in Thailand, money politics returns with a vengeance.
Failed escape stirs doubts
News, Editorial, Published on 28/12/2022
» The attempt by Prasit Jeawkok, a businessman implicated in a high-profile fraud case, to flee a Criminal Court during a hearing on Dec 22 puts the state security system and the officers involved in an unflattering light.
Mafia pull alive and well
News, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2022
» Over the past two weeks, police have launched a series of crackdowns on "grey businesses" in several provinces allegedly linked to the Chinese businessman and alleged triad boss known as "Tuhao".
Send the triads packing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/11/2022
» The latest crackdowns against accused members of Chinese triads are not just cops routinely chasing after baddies. The much-reported case of Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, an alleged leader of a Chinese crime syndicate who turned himself in to the police, shows these suspects are not small-time but are well-connected and powerful people.
Citizenship needs revamp
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/11/2022
» Congratulations to Chatchai Choi, formerly known as Choi Young-seok, the coach of Thailand's national Taekwando team, for receiving his Thai national ID card.
'Donor' poses test for EC
News, Editorial, Published on 31/10/2022
» A hot potato has landed in the lap of the Election Commission and it is putting the election regulatory authority's credibility and integrity to the test again.
Messenger blamed
News, Published on 13/06/2022
» Re: "Don't post crime pics, warns govt", (BP, June 11).