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  • Thailand News
    Puntid TantivangphaisalPublished: 10:07, 28 June 2024
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    Thaksin sues Warong for 100 million baht over bribery defamation

    Thaksin Shinawatra initiated a lawsuit against Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom, demanding 100 million baht for alleged defamation related to a 2-billion-baht bribe accusation. Thaksin’s lawyer, Winyat Chartmontree, filed the suit yesterday, June 27, following Warong’s comments on social media and during a rally near Government House. Warong’s remarks, though not directly naming Thaksin, strongly implied his involvement in…

  • Thailand News
    Puntid TantivangphaisalPublished: 11:34, 07 June 2024
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    Red Bull tycoon files lawsuit for 50 million baht over bribery claims

    Red Bull energy drink magnate Chalerm Yoovidhya launched another defamation lawsuit, this time targeting a news outlet and four individuals, seeking 50 million baht in damages over bribery allegations. Chalerm disputes claims made by Police Colonel Wirut Sirisawatibutr, a former police officer turned columnist for Sueb Jark Khao. The allegations suggest the tycoon paid a 300-million-baht bribe to shield his…

  • Thailand News
    Nattapong WestwoodPublished: 10:03, 31 August 2023
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    TV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy sued by Kasetsart University professor for online defamation

    Renowned TV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy has been accused of defamation by esteemed university professor Weerachai Phutthawong. The case, which came to light yesterday, centres around persistent online mockery and accusations of mafia-like behaviour. Weerachai, a faculty member of the Chemistry Department at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Kasetsart University, is determined to clear his name in court. The…

  • World News
    JennPublished: 16:55, 25 April 2023
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    Fox News and Tucker Carlson announce shock split days after US$787.5m defamation settlement

    Tucker Carlson, the conservative face of Fox News and host of the network’s top-rated show, has unexpectedly left the broadcaster just days after it settled a defamation lawsuit for a colossal sum. The prominent presenter was a prominent figure within Republican circles and regularly interviewed former US President Donald Trump. Critics have accused him of disseminating false information and engaging…