DEMOCRAT deputy leader and MP Korn Chatikavanij called on Thai agencies to speed up investigation of scam networks as two US House committee chairs are gearing up to propose sanctions against 28 Thai individuals and organisations allegedly linked to them with this affecting the country’s image, PPTVHD36 said today (Sep.17). This move by the
Day: September 17, 2026
Newin’s long-time servant found among alleged conspirators over senatorial rigging plot
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A CERTAIN female named Ratana Bawtham who has been originally suspected among others of involvement in the 2024 senatorial rigging conspiracy was found to have literally worked for de facto Bhumjaithai boss Newin Chidchob since the last quarter of a century. Ratana who was known to have quietly served Newin
Read moreSub-district administration chief held for extorting cash from contract workers
POLICE and National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) officials raided the office of Nong Mi Sub-district Administration Chief in lower northeastern Si Sa Ket province and arrested him for extorting cash from 28 contract workers to renew their agreements, threatening to eliminate their positions if they failed to pay up, PPTVHD36 said this afternoon (Sep. 17).
Read moreFed raises rates in search of ‘timelier’ drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead
By Reuters and published by Yahoo!News WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday (Sep. 17) and flagged more hikes in the coming months, with new US central bank chief Kevin Warsh joining a unanimous decision that effectively acknowledges the Trump administration’s inability so far to control inflation that policymakers worry could worsen.
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