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Authorities probe price-gouging on Bangkok-Hat Yai flights amid flood crisis
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/12/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation into allegations that airlines cancelled passengers’ bookings and resold the same seats at significantly higher prices on the Bangkok-Hat Yai route as southern provinces battle severe flooding.
NACC cops backlash in Prawit case
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/12/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Thursday found itself in the hot seat after it cleared Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon of wrongdoing in the luxury watch scandal, ruling by a majority vote that he did not make a false asset declaration.
Why the contempt?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 23/02/2018
» Thailand scored poorly in the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) because of its political system, a lack of transparency concerning government officials, compromised press freedom and a low level of public participation in national affairs, observers said.
Small comfort in new graft rank
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/02/2018
» Thailand is doing a little better in the fight against graft, rising to 96th place in the latest Corruption Perception Index from 101st place a year ago.
Doubts over Prawit probe
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/01/2018
» Several politicians formerly charged by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have expressed doubts over the body's probe into Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watch collection.
Who watches the watchmen?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will question four people linked to the scandal over luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Prawit excuse ridiculed
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 18/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's explanation for his collection of 25 luxury watches on Tuesday has been met with scepticism by the public. However, it is up to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to take action and ensure the issue is dealt with transparently, critics say.
Friends with benefits
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 17/01/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon claimed on Tuesday that "all" of the 24 luxury watches that he has been documented wearing belong to his friends. He added that he would resign from the cabinet only if the national graft-busting agency decides there are sufficient grounds to pursue a case against him.