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'Bibi' and the International Criminal Court
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 27/11/2024
» The indictment of Israel's prime minister, Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, and former defence minister Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza has triggered a great deal of public moralising, both pro and con. Almost all of it is missing the point.
Activist seeks court action on Thai-Cambodia MoU deal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand signed by Thailand and Cambodia breaches the constitution.
CIB forwards B7.5bn fraud case to DSI
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/11/2024
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is asking the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to accept the fraud case involving Thonburi Healthcare Group founder Dr Boon Vanasin as a special case.
Court ruling emboldens Pheu Thai
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 25/11/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party was given a big shot in the arm after the Constitutional Court dismissed allegations that the party and its de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, attempted to overthrow the constitutional democracy.
Debt bailout warning
News, Editorial, Published on 25/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn government has announced a bold policy to address Thailand's mounting household debt crisis. The initiative includes a three-year suspension of interest payments for mortgages, vehicle loans and loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), among other items.
Nine people named in Khao Kradong land dispute petition
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2024
» A petition has been submitted to the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases against nine people involved in Khao Kradong's land ownership dispute.
Education minister hails Thailand's free lunch programme
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» The education ministry has given assurances that students will receive proper meals under next year's free lunch programme.
No justice for Tak Bai
News, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2024
» The return of a former defendant in the Tak Bai lawsuit who disappeared to let the statute of limitations expire shows the strength of Thailand's culture of impunity.
No Tak Bai miracles to deliver justice
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 28/10/2024
» There was no miracle as the clock ticked past midnight of Oct 25 marking the end of the 20-year statute of limitations in the Tak Bai case.
Premier 'trampled' on media freedom
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2024
» Serial petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has filed another petition against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He alleges that she has trampled on media freedom, an offence that he claims could lead to her removal from office.