‘Culture of crooks in uniform’ thrives under Sam Por: MPs
By Thai Newsroom Reporters CORRUPTION AND PAYOFFS have become sort of a “culture of crooks in uniform” among those in the military and police circles and would continue to thrive under the powerful Sam Por trio, said Move Forward MPs today (Feb.16). The powerful Sam Por refers to Prime Minister-cum-Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Deputy […]
Read MoreGrey senator ‘turned posh Bangkok spot into Ruam Thai Sang Chart HQ’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters A NEW BUILDING IN A PRICEY area of Bangkok was grabbed by Senator Upakit Pajareeyangkun who had been earlier allegedly involved in money-laundering and drug trading rackets and turned into the Ruam Thai Sang Chart headquarters, said an opposition MP last night (Feb.15). During censure debate without a subsequent vote […]
Read MorePrayut urged to step up legal action against own nephew over grey business
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha was suggested today (Feb.15) to step up legal action against one of his own nephews who has been accused of involvement in a money-laundering scam surrounding a Chinese-born grey businessman. During censure debate without a subsequent vote of confidence at parliament, Pheu Thai MP Jiraporn Sindhuprai […]
Read MorePrayut to give way for Prawit to rise to power: Thaksin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha would rather not stand in the way of Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan who has apparently inspired himself to rise to power after an upcoming general election, according to de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin who made his comments during last night’s (Feb.7) Care […]
Read MoreRecurring lack of House quorum no excuse for dissolution: Wissanu
By Thai Newsroom Reporters RECURRING LACK OF A HOUSE quorum will not be an excuse for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to dissolve it, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam today (Feb.3). Wissanu categorically dismissed speculation that Prayut may be prompted to dissolve the House sooner than later in the face of repeated lack of […]
Read MoreHouse dissolution expected no later than March 9
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha is largely speculated to dissolve the House of Representatives no later than March 9 to call a general election in 60 days, said a partisan source today (Jan.31). Prayut, who is seeking to retain power for two more years, will likely dissolve the House by March […]
Read MoreQuestioning of Prayut’s nephew urged over Chinese grey business links
By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY-GENERAL and police were today (Jan.26) pressed to bring a businessperson known as a nephew of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for questioning over alleged connection with Chinese grey businesses in Thailand. Move Forward MP Rangsiman Rome urged the Office of Attorney-General and police to quickly bring Pathompol […]
Read MorePrayut angered when asked to respond to Thaksin’s comments
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Jan.25) immediately lost his head when asked to respond to comments made last night by his deposed predecessor Thaksin Shinawatra about the next general election. At one point during a press conference at the National Police headquarters, Prayut was obviously frustrated at a reporter’s call […]
Read MorePrayut shrugs off criticism over Prawit’s scene-stealing visits
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha today (Jan.24) downplayed criticism that he himself and Palang Pracharath leader Prawit Wongsuwan may be virtually looking to steal the scene from each other in their separate visits to the same provinces throughout the country. Prayut who has planned to run for an elected prime minister […]
Read MorePrayut urged to leave unpaid-for house in army barracks
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha was today (Jan.23) encouraged to leave the house currently provided by the army as his living quarters free of charge now that he has fully become a politician. Thai Liberal MP Napaporn Petjinda insisted that Prayut, who is seeking to retain power for two more years […]
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