A LAWYER said in a Facebook post today (Oct. 20) that some former Democrat Party MPs are gearing up to petition the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions to determine whether the Corrections Department violated the law by moving de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra to Police Hospital for medical
Month: October 2024
405kg Ice seized after clash with drug runners in Chiang Rai
A TEAM of soldiers from Tap Chao Tak unit of Pha Muang Task Force clashed with drug traffickers on the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai before dawn today (Oct. 20) leading to the seizure of 405kg of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), Naewna newspaper said. The team was patrolling an area near Sai river in Mai
Read moreFake bomb threats to Indian airlines spark chaos
By AFP and published by CNA New Delhi – More than 70 fake bomb threats have been made against flights operated by multiple Indian airlines this week, Indian media reported today (Oct. 20), sparking global delays and fear among passengers. All flights landed safely, but the spate of threats has resulted in planes being
Read morePeople’s MP questions polling agency about ‘anonymous petition’ to dissolve Pheu Thai
PEOPLE’S Party MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn asked the Election Commission to clarify if an anonymous petition is among the batch that has led to an investigation of de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly illicitly dominating and steering the largest ruling party, albeit in behind-the-scenes fashion, because if so this is a dangerous
Read morePolice ready to take action against ‘angels’ in iCon case
AFTER detained owner of The iCon Group Mr. Warathaphon Wratyaworrakul, or Boss Paul, confirmed that the voice in two leaked audio clips was his but that the angels mentioned were those in heaven not on earth and he never bribed anyone, a senior police officer said regardless of where the angels are, if they
Read moreNetizens fuming over video of dancers swaying at police station
TURNING into a social media issue is the circulation of a video clip of three scantily-clad dancers rocking at Plai Bang police station in Nonthaburi with questions raised about the appropriateness of doing so at a government office, Amarin TV said yesterday (Oct. 18). At 11.30 a.m. reporters of this TV channel went Plai
Read moreHouse official opposes arming Thai workers in Israel for self-defence
By Thai Rath and AP – published by Yahoo!News AMID calls by academics that the Thai government ask the Israeli government to arm Thai workers for self-defence, secretary to House Speaker Mr. Muk Sulaiman said he strongly opposed this move as it could cause serious damage, Thai Rath newspaper said last evening (Oct. 18).
Read moreCommittee to probe allegations over Thaksin’s illicit power play
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AN AD HOC COMMITTEE will likely be set up by the Election Commission to look into allegations that de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra had illicitly dominated and steered the largest ruling party, albeit in behind-the-scenes fashion, as well as unlawfully exerted influence on other current coalition partners. Election
Read more8 injured in four bombings in far South
THREE policemen and five rangers were injured as insurgents set off four bombs in far South Narathiwat province this morning (Oct. 18), Amarin TV said. The first blast at 6.09 a.m. knocked down two power poles at Road 4056 in Su-ngai Padi district but there were no casualties. Pol. Col. Asri Tuanpeng, superintendent of
Read moreiCon Group programmer ‘transferred billions of baht before arrest’
AFTER court ordered the detention of 18 The iCon Group executives yesterday (Oct. 17) with 17 of them taken straight to prison while the big boss, Mr. Woratphon Waratvorakul, or Boss Paul, was still being questioned by police, it was alleged that more than US247 million, or over 8 billion baht, was transferred out
Read more2 Rohingyas dead, 9 in coma after being dumped in Chumphon by human traffickers
HUMAN traffickers taking a group of 70 Rohingya people in a tightly packed pickup truck from Chiang Rai to the Thai-Malaysian border dumped two of them who had died and 10 others with nine now in coma at a dense thicket in Chumphon province, Amarin TV said today (Oct. 17). At 11.30 a.m. Pol.
Read moreHigh-level govt officials to testify over Tak Bai incident
By Thai Newsroom Reporters HIGH-LEVEL GOVERNMENT officials will be summoned to testify at the House of Representatives over a chronic failure to bring any suspects in the Tak Bai manslaughter case to justice. House Extraordinary Committee on Southern Border Peace spokesperson Pannika Wanich said today (Oct. 17) the planned testimony over 2004’s manslaughter of
Read moreBomb-like object found in front of iCon Group’s office
A B0MB-LIKE object was found in front of the guard booth at The iCon Group’s office in Bang Khen district at 11.45 a.m. today (Oct. 17), Amarin TV said. This company’s executives are under investigation after investors complained to police that they had lost hundreds of thousands and up to millions of baht in
Read moreCoconut crisis leads to prices soaring to 40-year high
WHILE a shortage of coconuts has severely affected small traders nationwide the crisis is worse in the South where prices have soared to a 40-year high with the fruit now being sold at 36-40 baht each, up from 14-17 baht, and coconut milk going for 150-160 baht a kilogramme, Amarin TV said last evening
Read morePolice seize The iCon’s big land plot in Pathum Thai
AMID ongoing investigation of The iCon Group’s direct sales business the Department of Special Investigation today (Oct. 16) seized a large plot of land the company had purchased in Lam Luk Ka district of Pathum Thani which was intended for development of a learning centre and store all products sold online, Naewna newspaper said.
Read moreCentral bank unexpectedly cuts key rate by 25 bps
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S central bank unexpectedly cut its key interest rate at a policy review today (Oct. 16), a move long called for by the government as needed to revive a sluggish economy with inflation below target. The central bank’s move follows five consecutive meetings where it held rates steady
Read moreChaos as vocational students brawl at BTS station
THERE was panic at BTS Siam station during the rush hour this morning (Oct. 16) after vocational students started brawling on the platform with commuters running away for safety, Amarin TV said. Later Pol. Col. Akhom Chumphonrat, superintendent of Pathumwan police station, briefly said that his team is investigating the clash between the two
Read moreWife kicks out husband for investing in The iCon Group
A GARBAGE collector who spent his life savings on investing in The iCon Group but did not get any returns and on top of that got booted out of the house by his wife for doing so is now heartbroken and listens to sermons to relieve his stress, Amarin TV said this evening (Oct.
Read moreP-Move protesters literally climb Government House gate to no avail
By Thai Newsroom Reporters LED BY THE SO-CALLED P-MOVE activist network, a few protesters today (Oct. 15) staged a brief, dramatic scene outside Government House to desperately draw attention of non-committal members of cabinet inside. During a weekly cabinet meeting in a main building at Government House, the leading demonstrators literally climbed a gate
Read morePisal resigns as Pheu Thai MP, ruling party off the hook over Tak Bai incident
By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER SOUTHERN ARMY commander Pisal Watanawongkhiri has recently resigned as Pheu Thai MP, thus rendering the ruling party unaccountable for his previous acts involving the Tak Bai incident. Chief government whip Wisut Chaiyanarun confirmed today (Oct 15) that Pisal who was believed to have fled the country to evade arrest
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