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Thaksin released on bail after arraignment
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Criminal Court has released former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on bail of 500,000 baht after he was arraigned on lese-majeste and computer crime charges in connection with comments made during an interview in 2015.
Thaksin again petitions prosecutors for fair treatment
Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyers have filed another petition for fair treatment in the lese majeste case for which he will be indicted next week, claiming investigators had been influenced, according to informed sources.
Thaksin ready to fight ‘baseless’ case
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 08/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday that he was ready to face charges of insulting the monarchy.
Thaksin to be indicted on lese-majeste charge
Wassayos Ngamkham and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Attorney-General has decided to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for lese-majeste arising from an interview in 2015, sending shockwaves through the government in which Thaksin is widely regarded as a key behind-the-scenes figure.
Senator fears Thaksin privileges could set precedent
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» A senator has warned the government to treat all prisoners fairly, and claimed the privileges that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra receives could cause trouble for the government in the future.
Fending off an early poll
News, Chairith Yonpiam and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/05/2019
» A razor-thin majority in the House may pose a challenge to a new coalition government expected to be led by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), though this should not be a risk factor contributing to its downfall, according to two former government chief whips.
Saint Gabriel’s chief bows to protests
News, Published on 20/02/2018
» The embattled director of Saint Gabriel’s College, an elite all-boys private school, stepped down yesterday, following protests by students accusing him of mismanagement.
PM to review S44 orders, search for 'Thai democracy'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowed Tuesday to look into a civic network's call to annul 35 orders and announcements issued by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) that allegedly violate the rights of the public and infringe on the judicial process.
Hearts and minds quest
News, Published on 06/01/2018
» The military-led government has declared war against poverty this year and promised the public that all efforts will be made to increase the amount of money in people's pockets, especially for the poor so they can enjoy a higher quality of life with the benefits it provides.