From celebrity-led foundations to religious institutions, a growing number of financial scandals are shaking public confidence in organisations entrusted with charitable donations. As questions arise over where the money goes, perhaps it is time to reconsider not only whom we trust, but how we choose to give. When good intentions are put to the
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‘Unusually Rich’ ex-MPs to have assets expropriated as state property
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A COUPLE of former lawmakers have been charged for getting “unusually rich” with their allegedly undeserved wealth being consequently subject to expropriation as state property at the order of the Supreme Court. The National Anti-Corruption Commission has formally forwarded separate confiscation lawsuits to the Supreme Court judges in charge of
Read moreProtest movement has not fractured: Kamnan Mano
THE leader of protesters from the South encamped outside Government House denied the movement had fractured with those present being genuine supporters while refuting claims that AI was used to generate images of large crowds and still demanding structural changes in setting fuel prices, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said this evening (Nov. 11).
Read moreGasohol 91 and 95 could be discontinued in future: PM
PRIME Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today (Nov. 11) brushed off hearsay that the government plans to phase out Gasohol 91 and 95 leaving only E20 available soon, saying any such matter is for the future, PPTVHD36 said. Anutin asked reporters who said this step is being taken and upon being told it was mentioned in
Read moreSorawong likely to vie unrivalled in Sakaeo’s by-election
By Thai Newsroom Reporters SORAWONG Thienthong will likely be running unrivalled in pursuit of an overwhelming victory in an upcoming by-election under the Pheu Thai tickets for MP of Sakaeo where no other major parties currently seem to be sending a contender to challenge him. The former secretary-general of the Pheu Thai, the second
Read moreMukdahan Governor quits after transfer to inactive post
THE Governor of Mukdahan, Mr. Worayan Bunnarach, submitted his resignation to the Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary following his recent reassignment as an inspector, considered to be an inactive post, citing his 34 years of dedicated service during which no misconduct occurred, Naewna newspaper said. The cabinet had approved the reshuffle of 23 provincial governors
Read moreProtesters retreat 50 metres while sticking to their demand
PROTESTERS from the South who drove up to Bangkok in a convoy on Sunday (Nov. 8) today moved 50 metres away from Government House while warning the authorities that pressuring them would only lead to an escalation with this merely being the beginning of a “war” while reiterating their demand for a 10-baht reduction
Read moreOil trading firms to be eyed under suspicion of money-laundering scam
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE AUTHORITIES were today (Nov.10) advised to inspect money transactions involving several oil trading firms amidst suspicions that the cash may have been ill-gotten and laundered by criminals ranging from networked scammers, gambling operators to drug dealers. Klatham MP Dachai Ekpatapee, who currently chairs a subcommittee of the House Committee
Read moreAOT moves to resolve cargo backlog at Suvarnabhumi Airport
AS Suvarnabhumi Airport’s cargo facilities have hit a bottleneck, with a backlog of imported goods and raw materials having led to some factories slowing down or halting production lines, while businesses are forced to shoulder rising costs, the government today (Nov. 10) told Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to coordinate with Thai Airways International
Read moreSinkhole appears again at Samsen road
FOLLOWING a huge sinkhole appearing at Samsen road in September last year another smaller one emerged at this same road this afternoon (Nov. 9) with road users urged to avoid the area, Naewna newspaper said. At approximately 3.55 p.m. a section of this road in front of Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd. caved in
Read moreCyber cops urged to take action against Bhumjaithai MP’s spouse
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE CYBER Crime Investigation Bureau was today (Nov.9) petitioned to take action against Taiyang Zhang, spouse of Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Tansap, for having been allegedly involved in an online casino business which granted access for gamblers in Thailand. Activist lawyer Noraset Nanongtoom formally called on the cyber cops to
Read moreKamnan Mano reaffirms protest movement’s stance after winning Sondhi’s support
THE leader of the protest convoy from Krabi province Mr. Mano Kruakaew, aka Kamnan Mano, reaffirmed his protest movement’s stance that the government quickly slash diesel price by 10 baht a litre while former leader of People’s Alliance for Democracy, aka “Yellow Shirts”, Sondhi Limthongkul agreed to support and help him, Naewna newspaper said
Read moreTrump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress
By Reuters and published by CNA WASHINGTON/CAIRO: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Nov. 8) said he was highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran as long as talks to end the conflict progress, even as both countries reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. “It depends
Read moreKamnan Mano demands elimination of ‘three shades of grey’
A PROTEST convoy headed at Mr. Mano Kruakaew, aka Kamnan Mano, arrived in front of Government House’s Gate Four this evening (Nov. 8) and he took to the stage to call for elimination of “three shades of grey”, that is grey Chinese elements that have permeated the country, grey politicians and grey government officials,
Read moreChanthaburi protesters submit petition, Krabi protest convoy arriving soon
A GROUP of protesters from Chanthaburi rallied at Government House today (Nov. 8) and submitted a petition opposing the construction of Klong Wang Tonot reservoir which they argued is unnecessary for local residents and would trigger floods during the rainy season and cause water shortage during dry spells, Amarin TV and Naewna newspaper said.
Read moreCourt orders detention of Panadda and husband in foundation case
THE Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek road this afternoon (Nov. 7) ordered the detention of former Miss Thailand and actress Ms. Panadda Wongphudee, aka Boom, and her husband, Mr. Athip Anantawan, aka Got, with the former not having filed a bail (temporary release) request and while the latter did so, this was denied, Amarin TV
Read moreAround 13.5 million Thais likely to holiday overseas in 2026
WHILE Thais continue to greatly enjoy travelling abroad the pace may be less robust in 2026 due to economic slowdown and rising travel costs with Kasikorn Research Centre projecting that approximately 13.45 million Thais will holiday overseas in 2026, a 3% growth year-on-year, PPTVHD36 said today (Nov. 7). However this 3% jump is in
Read moreCar crashes into horse-drawn carriage in Lampang
A DRAMATIC accident occurred in Lampang with a car slamming the rear of a horse-drawn carriage on the frontage road of the Lampang Highway injuring two people with the horse sustaining multiple wounds, Amarin TV said this evening (Nov. 6). At 6.30 p.m. Sawang Nakhon Lampang rescue team were alerted of a car colliding
Read morePM orders check of foundations nationwide as scandal rocks the country
PRIME Minister/Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul today (Nov. 6) ordered a thorough review of foundations nationwide following the arrest of former Miss Thailand and actress Ms. Panadda Wongphudee, aka Boom, and her husband, Mr. Athip Anantawan, aka Got, on charges of misusing donations to Ongkorn Tham Dee (Doing Good) Foundation, Naewna newspaper said. Any foundation
Read moreEx-Miss Thailand, husband held over charges of misusing donations
FORMER Miss Thailand and actress Ms. Panadda Wongphudee, aka Boom, was escorted by police from her luxury home in Nawamin area to Crime Suppression Division (CIB) headquarters to face charges of misusing donations to Ongkorn Tham Dee (Doing Good) Foundation arriving there at 11.35 a.m. today (Nov. 6) while her husband, Mr. Athip Anantawan,
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