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People’s Party launches anti-corruption campaign ahead of early election
The opposition People’s Party (PP) has launched its early election campaign under the slogan With Us, No Grey, signalling a firm anti-corruption stance as the country inches toward a potential snap election. Sirikanya Tansakul, deputy leader of the PP and party-list MP, said the campaign reflects widespread public frustration over corruption, money laundering, and the rise of grey capital in…
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NACC probes ex-PM Srettha over 10,000 baht digital wallet funds
Former prime minister Srettha Thavisin is under fire as the country’s top graft-busting agency launches a high-stakes probe into claims he and senior officials misused state bank funds to bankroll the government’s controversial digital wallet scheme. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced it has accepted a complaint alleging malfeasance and violations of the Fiscal Discipline Act by Srettha and key…
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Thai govt to launch Buddhism watchdog over rising concerns
The government plans to introduce a national committee to protect Buddhism, following Cabinet approval and concerns over monk misconduct and false teachings. Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno revealed that a new draft regulation, designed to bolster protections for the national religion, has already passed Cabinet approval and is set to be presented to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul next week. “This…
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