Chuan to Anutin: Prove that wealthy politicians can stay uncorrupt
Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai has thrown down the gauntlet to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul: Help prove that politicians can be wealthy and remain uncorrupt.
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Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai has thrown down the gauntlet to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul: Help prove that politicians can be wealthy and remain uncorrupt.
The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases yesterday formally indicted a former National Office of Buddhism director who was extradited from the United States after evading corruption charges for about eight years.
The Central Administrative Court today ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and its affiliate Krungthep Thanakom Company, to pay Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) about 11 billion baht (plus interest) within 180 days, for operating the first and second extensions of the Green Line train service between June 1st, 2022 and November 22nd, 2024.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today that MOUs 43 and 44, between Thailand and Cambodia, should be terminated if they are found not to be beneficial to Thailand.
Police have arrested one of three teenagers who allegedly spray-painted over a section of approved graffiti artwork on a wall in Charoen Krung Soi 30.
Traisuree Taisaranakul has been appointed by her longtime boss, Anutin Charnvirakul, as the prime minister’s secretary-general, making her the youngest person ever to serve as the eyes and ears of the government leader.
Grand Blanc Township, Mich - A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service and set the building ablaze, killing at least four people and injuring eight others. Police shot and killed the suspect, authorities said.
When Thais head to the polls for the general election next year, they will not only elect members of parliament, but will also vote in two major referenda; one on whether to draft a new constitution, and another on whether to annul a controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cambodia.
Former justice minister Tawee Sodsong told parliament today that all the 813.3 hectares of land at Khao Kradueng, in Muang district of Buri Ram province, belong to State Railways of Thailand (SRT), as ruled by both the Supreme and the Administrative courts in nine cases.
The People party’s deputy leader, Sirikanya Tansakul, has criticised the government’s ‘co-payment plus’ scheme, questioning its effectiveness in addressing economic problems, while potentially buying votes for the Bhumjaithai party in the next election.
This month Thailand and Singapore marked the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic ties without much fanfare. But the quiet celebration said more than loud speeches ever could.
Thailand has stepped up its campaign against financial scams, deploying stringent measures that, while targeting criminal activity, have inadvertently affected innocent depositors.
A seven-year-old boy in Phetchaburi province has captured the attention of social media users with his unusual mode of transportation; a water buffalo, named ‘Kalamae’.
Imprisoned former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has appealed again for a Royal pardon, after being ordered by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office to be sent to prison to serve the one-year sentence for his convictions on corruption charges.
The future of the embattled Thai-Cambodian relationship now depends on Cambodia, as Thailand’s stance is clear: we want to pursue peace, said Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow today.
Facing a record low birthrate, Thailand is boosting state support for new mothers and fathers to encourage more women to have children. Parliament has passed a bill increasing maternity leave from 98 days to 120 days, while offering 15 days for new fathers.