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UK mansion once occupied by Rama VII goes up for sale
News, Published on 30/07/2023
» A British mansion where King Prajadhipok once lived in the late 1930s following his abdication from the Thai throne has gone on the market for a sum of £5.5 million (or about 240 million baht).
History comes alive in those pub names
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/06/2023
» The news has been so dull this week we might as well continue to pursue last week's investigations concerning the historical value of English pub names. If nothing else it may prompt readers to recall some of the more exotic inns where they have supped ale. It beats politics anyway.
The big black door which has no keys
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/10/2022
» In recent weeks whenever I have switched on the TV news bulletins I seem to have been greeted by the sight of the imposing black door at No 10 Downing Street. It must be the most photographed door in history.
Pheu Thai up in arms over Abhisit claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/05/2022
» Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has come under fire from Pheu Thai members over an interview in which he claimed the party wants to win the next election by a landslide in order to allow Thaksin Shinawatra to come home.
Ex-MP calls for scrutiny of Nate's bid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/02/2022
» Former Democrat MP Watchara Phetthong yesterday called on the Secretariat of the Senate to run a thorough check on former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk who caused a stir when he applied for National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) membership.
Justice needs salvaging after fatal crash
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/08/2020
» There is an old Thai saying which goes along the lines of: "A dead elephant cannot be covered by lotus leaves."
'Oak' acquittal must be challenged: Dem
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 30/07/2020
» A former Democrat spokesman wants to overturn the prosecution's decision not to challenge Panthongtae "Oak" Shinawatra's acquittal on money laundering charges last year.
Petition sent over Oak's acquittal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2020
» Former Democrat MP Watchara Phetthong on Monday petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Office of the Attorney General (AOG) officials accused of malfeasance over a decision not to appeal against the acquittal of Panthongtae "Oak" Shinawatra.
Petition lodged over acquittal of 'Oak' Shinawatra
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2020
» The New Palangdharma Party on Monday petitioned the Central Administrative Court over the Office of Attorney General's (OAG) decision not to appeal the lower court's acquittal of Panthongtae "Oak" Shinawatra, son of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, in connection with a money-laundering case linked with the Krungthai Bank (KTB) loan scandal.
Letting 'Oak' off needs explaining
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 01/06/2020
» Panthongtae "Oak" Shinawatra, the only son of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin, should count himself as one of the lucky few in this country to be granted special treatment from the Office of the Attorney-General.