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- Thailand News
Former MFP leader Pita faces court drama over media scandal
The former leader of the Move Forward party (MFP), Pita Limjaroenrat, is gearing up for a courtroom showdown to defend himself against allegations involving a media scandal. Former MFP leader Pita has declared his readiness to face the Constitutional Court next Wednesday, December 20. The political maverick is set to battle allegations that he held shares in the now-defunct iTV…
- Crime News
Porked out: Ex-DSI chief gets the chop amid sizzling scandal
Police Colonel Suriya Singhakamol, the now former Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), finds himself ousted and reassigned amid the recent ongoing pork scandal. The Cabinet’s decision to remove Suriya from the DSI’s top post and appoint him as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Justice has left the public clamouring for answers. No official explanation has been provided,…
- Thailand News
Paws for concern: Unlicensed vet accused in Nonthaburi pet death scandal
A dog owner complained to a veterinary clinic in Nonthaburi, alleging that an unlicensed vet performed a sterilisation operation on his pet, which subsequently died. The 36 year old owner, Songwut Sammawutikun, has sought an investigation into whether the individual who conducted the operation was, in fact, a qualified veterinarian. Songwut Sammawutikun disclosed that his three year old Thai-breed female dog, named…
- Business News
Stark Corp uncovers 15.6 billion baht irregular transactions amid accounting scandal
Stark Corp, a Thai-based company specialising in industrial cables, discovered a staggering 15.6 billion baht (US$426 million) worth of irregular transactions across its divisions, following a mandated special investigation. The transactions were identified after the firm was rocked by an accounting scandal and subsequent debt defaults. Stark’s cable-manufacturing subsidiary, Phelps Dodge International (Thailand) Ltd, incurred damages amounting to 12 billion…
- China News
Chinese netizens debate over risqué gifts to employee ignites discourse on workplace ethics
A photograph of a young woman receiving risqué gifts from her superiors sparked a heated debate among Chinese netizens. The woman posted the images on Weibo, sharing her tale of receiving presents from those she referred to as Deputy Director Gao, Boss Jing and other superiors. The controversy escalated due to the nature of the gifts, which were suggestive items…
- Thailand News
Police launches special probe into suspect ‘Nok’s’ bidding capers amidst murder inquiry
A special investigative team has been established by the Royal Thai Police to delve into the alleged bidding price manipulation by two businesses owned by Praween Chanklai, also known as Nok. Nok is an alleged suspect in the recent murder of a highway police officer. The investigative team is composed of officials from various departments including the Revenue Department, State…
- Thailand News
Ex-Pattaya mayor faces arrest over decade-old condo scandal
The former Pattaya mayor and culture minister faces an arrest warrant after failing to appear for his arraignment over charges from a decade-old condo development scandal in Pattaya. Itthiphol Kunplome’s current location remains undisclosed. Neither his house nor his political faction’s office in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri saw any sign of him yesterday. The properties were markedly…
- World News
Bride demands refund after wedding photographer allegedly sleeps with new husband
A recent chain of events has led to a newlywed furiously demanding a refund from two contracted wedding photographers after she discovered surprising images implicating that one photographer slept with her husband shortly after their marriage ceremony. The tale unravelled when a wedding photographer sought advice on Reddit from fellow users on how to handle an unexpected situation. The photographer,…
- Crime News
Thai tycoon Prayudh Mahagitsiri sentenced in 400 million baht land scandal
In a recent surge against corruption, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) confirmed the sentencing of Prayudh Mahagitsiri, a well-known tycoon, to two years and eight months imprisonment with the charge linked to an infamous land encroachment scandal. The judgement was passed by the Region 8, Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, who serves as the secretary-general of…
- Crime News
Cassava scandal: Ex-PWO chief probed over 1 billion baht loss from Thai warehouses
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been called upon to investigate the alleged misconduct of the former acting head of the Public Warehouse Organization (PWO) in Thailand, which has led to losses of over 1 billion baht. The cassava scandal case revolves around the disappearance of approximately 30,000 tonnes of cassava, originally valued at 210 million baht, during a 2008…
- China News
College director caught semi-naked with subordinate
A scandal involving a married female subordinate and an inappropriate relationship with the college director of Guangtun Communication and Technical Vocational College, Zhai Zhou, has surfaced. After being caught by the husband and mother-in-law in their car together semi-naked, a video of the pair seeking mercy was widely circulated online. Reports indicate that on June 14, the woman’s mother-in-law, Sae…
- Crime News
Illegal oil transport scandal leads to excise director’s suspension in Thailand
A recent internal investigation revealed the involvement of the Excise Department’s Prevention and Suppression Bureau director in a case regarding illegal oil transportation, intercepted by the Highway Police on June 7. The unnamed director’s alleged involvement came to light when he reportedly contacted the Highway Police Department (HPD) in an attempt to secure the release of a detained driver and…
- Crime News
NACC investigation targets ex-House secretary over 15.4 million baht clock scandal
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) investigation is preparing to take legal action against Suwichak Nakwatcharachai, the former secretary-general of the House of Representatives, over allegations of his involvement in the irregular procurement of overpriced clocks worth 15.4 million baht for the parliament back in 2013. An inside source at the NACC revealed that a recent board meeting provided evidence supporting…
- Crime News
Thai police probe truck sticker bribery scandal: 46 types identified
There’s been a new development in Thailand’s truck sticker bribery scandal. The inspector-general of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) Office will likely take 15 days to determine who will be subjected to a disciplinary investigation in connection with the scandal. Pol. Gen. Visanu Prasartthong-osoth announced that an inquiry is being conducted by his office, led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Ditsapoj…
- Thailand News
12 highway police charged in 20-year truck sticker bribery scandal
TWELVE highway police officers have been charged with extortion and misconduct in connection with the truck sticker bribery scandal, according to Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew, Counter Corruption Division (CCD) commander and acting Highway Police Division Chief. He stated that additional charges would be revealed as the investigation expands. The identities of the 12 officers charged have not been disclosed,…
- Thailand News
Studio Ghibli co-founder accused of spending company funds on Thai girlfriend
Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki is caught up in a scandal after being accused of spending the Japanese animation studio’s money on his Thai girlfriend “Kanyada,” who he has been seeing since 2013. The current president of the company, Koji Hoshino, said he is retiring from the company at the end of June due to Suzuki’s misappropriation of company funds…
- Hot News
Racism scandal looms as Prince William and wife Kate arrive in US
Prince William and his wife Kate have arrived in the US for the first time in eight years, amid another racism scandal that has seen his godmother resign from the royal household. Susan Hussey, one of William’s six godmothers, recently resigned after repeatedly asking a black British woman where she was “really” from. According to France 24, the Prince and…
- Hot News
US Navy scammer arrested in Venezuela over scandal in Asia
An alleged United States Navy military contractor has been arrested in Venezuela after fleeing house arrest in the US. The man fled his home country just weeks before being sentenced for his role in a corruption scandal in Thailand and other parts of Asia. The man, Leonard Gleen Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” had fled from his California home and…
- Politics News
Democrat party leader apologies, ‘accepts responsibility’ for Prinn’s sex scandal
Thailand’s Democrat party leader has publicly apologised and accepted responsibly for the high-profile sex scandal of Prinn Panitchpakdi, who stepped down last week as the party’s deputy leader, as a wave of sexual abuse and rape allegations mount against him. Speaking at a press conference at party headquarters in Bangkok on Monday, commerce minister Jurin Laksanawisit apologised on the party’s…
- Crime News
3 more women break their silence, adding to claims of Prinn’s alleged sexual abuse
More potential #MeToo victims are coming out of the closet, as Thailand faces what may be the largest sex scandal involving a senior politician. On Monday, another three women filed complaints with police against former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi, for a total of eight women who have officially accused him of sexual misconduct, according to a report by the…
- Thailand Protest News
Thailand feminists protest at Democrat party HQ, demand justice in ‘#MeToo’ scandal
Thai feminist groups banded together this morning to stage a protest in front of Democrat party headquarters, in the wake of a slew of sexual assault allegations against the party’s former deputy leader, Prinn Panitchpakdi. On Sunday, Bangkok’s South Criminal Court detained Prinn for 3 counts of sexual assault and harassment, before temporarily releasing him on bail, on the condition…
- Politics News
UPDATE: Bangkok court approves detention of former Democrat deputy leader
UPDATE After over 20 women came forward this week accusing former politician Prinn Panitchpakdi of sexually harassing and assaulting them, the Bangkok South Criminal Court has now approved detention for Prinn this morning (Sunday). Three of the alleged victims lodged complaints with Lumpini police, and the police requested that Prinn be detained for further questioning about the allegations. Prinn attended…
- Thailand News
Anonymous complaint against Bangkok governor candidate causes probe
The House committee on corruption and misconduct prevention and suppression plans to probe a Bangkok candidate for governor after an anonymous party sent a complaint to the House committee chairman last month. The complaint said the candidate’s wealth was unusual, and he had committed wrongdoing. A committee spokesperson said the probe will start soon. The candidate, Suchatvee Suwansawat, said he…
- Việt Nam
Chồng ‘Mỹ nhân đẹp nhất Nhật Bản’ Nozomi Sasaki thú nhận ngoại tình
Mới đây, nghệ sĩ hài Ken Watabe, chồng Nozomi Sasaki – diễn viên được bình chọn là “Mỹ nhân đẹp nhất Nhật Bản” – thừa nhận hẹn hò nhiều cô gái cùng lúc. Sau khi thông tin Ken Watabe có quan hệ tình ái với nhiều phụ nữ như nhân viên văn phòng, diễn viên phim người lớn bị phanh…
- Politics News
Prawit tipped to become leader of ruling Palang Pracharat party executive
Whilst the attention of the country has been on the CCSA, with the PM at the helm, and their handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, there has been ongoing dissent inside the ruling Palang Pracharat party which boiled over yesterday with the resignation of 18 members of the party’s executive committee. There’s been building conflict within the party whilst the PM…
- Việt Nam
Trấn Thành đã tìm ra tung tích 3 người bịa đặt tin ‘bay lắc’, nói sẽ ‘xử lý triệt để’
Liên quan đến tin đồn MC Trấn Thành “bay lắc” cùng diễn viên hài Anh Đức, sáng nay, Trấn Thành cho biết 3 người liên quan tin đồn này đã chủ động liên hệ với quản lý của anh. Cụ thể, sáng nay, Trấn Thành thông báo trên fanpage: “Tôi tìm ra rồi nhé. Cả 3 đã chủ động liên…
- Việt Nam
Bị Forbes tước mất danh hiệu “tỷ phú tự thân trẻ nhất thế giới”, Kylie Jenner hùng hôn đáp trả
Sau khi bị tạp chí uy tín Forbes “bóc phốt” và tước mất danh hiệu “Tỷ phú tự thân trẻ nhất thế giới”, mới đây Kylie Jenner đã có màn đáp trả khá gắt. Hôm qua, tạp chí Forbes có bài “bóc phốt” Kylie Jenner trên trang web, cho biết cô nàng đã dùng nhiều thủ đoạn gian dối trong…
- Crime News
Despite vindication, “Rolex General” is back in the hot seat
Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon, dubbed “The Rolex General” after a scandal over luxury watches, is once again in the spotlight. Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission has been criticised for subverting the system of checks and balances of politicians and high ranking officials. Its explanation about Prawit’ “borrowed” luxury watches has drawn scrutiny and criticism. The explanation came in a letter dated…
- Việt Nam
MC Trấn Thành phẫn nộ khi bị vu khống dùng chất kích thích cùng diễn viên Anh Đức
Liên quan đến vụ lùm xùm đi “bay lắc” cùng diễn viên hài Anh Đức và ca sĩ Hồ Quang Hiếu, MC Trấn Thành khẳng định đó chỉ là tin đồn thất thiệt và sẽ bắt người tung tin “trả giá đắt”. MC Trấn Thành cho biết, anh rất tức giận khi nghe tin một người dùng mạng thản nhiên…
- Việt Nam
Rò rỉ hình ảnh người được cho là diễn viên Anh Đức dùng chất cấm
Mới đây cư dân mạng đang truyền tay nhau hình ảnh được cho là nam diễn viên hài Anh Đức đang “bay lắc” với chất kích thích. Khuya hôm qua (29/5), mạng xã hội bất ngờ “bùng nổ” vì xuất hiện hình ảnh một nam diễn viên hài nổi tiếng đang dùng chất cấm. Người này được cho là diễn…
- Việt Nam
Nam thần đam mỹ Hoàng Cảnh Du bị tố cáo bạo hành vợ cũ
Suốt 2 ngày qua, drama liên quan đến tài tử đam mỹ Hoàng Cảnh Du và mối quan hệ với vợ cũ Vương Vũ Hinh có diễn biến vô cùng phức tạp. Mới đây, trợ lý của Vương Vũ Hinh có đăng bài viết, thêm vào đó là tung loạt hình ảnh làm bằng chứng cho thấy Vương Vũ Hinh…
- Việt Nam
Quỳnh Anh – Duy Mạnh: Cuộc sống hôn nhân không có màu hồng
Sau khi kết hôn không được bao lâu, vợ chồng Quỳnh Anh và Duy Mạnh đồng loạt bỏ trạng thái “đã kết hôn” trên mạng xã hội, đồng thời ám chỉ cuộc sống hôn nhân không mấy êm đẹp. Mới đây, dư luận xôn xao về tin tức gia đình hạnh phúc của Quỳnh Anh và cầu thủ Duy Mạnh…
- Việt Nam
Vụ đại chiến song Trần: Trần Đức Bo dọa đánh hotgirl ‘trứng rán cần mỡ’ nếu không được Trần Thanh Tâm xin lỗi
Hai ngày trở lại đây, vụ lùm xùm xung quanh 2 hot Tiktoker song Trần – Trần Đức Bo và Trần Thanh Tâm thu hút sự quan tâm lớn của cộng đồng mạng, nhưng cũng không ít người ngán ngẩm vì cho rằng nó quá ‘nhảm’. Mọi chuyện bắt đầu từ việc hotgirl Tiktok “trứng rán cần mỡ” Trần Thanh Tâm…
- Việt Nam
Hot Tiktoker đại chiến: Bo Trần và gái ‘trứng rán cần mỡ’ Trần Thanh Tâm đá xéo nhau trên mạng xã hội
Không để cho ‘danh tiếng’ của mình nguội lạnh, 2 cái tên Tiktoker họ Trần hot nhất thời điểm này: Trần Đức Bo và Trần Thanh Tâm quay sang đá xéo lẫn nhau để đánh bóng tên tuổi. Cách đây không lâu, hot girl Tiktok “trứng rán cần mỡ” Trần Thanh Tâm đăng lên mạng xã hội một video gây…
- Việt Nam
“Ngũ A Ca” Khuất Sở Tiêu bị tình cũ tố bạo dâm, lăng nhăng với nhiều phụ nữ
Mới đây, Khuất Sở Tiêu – tài tử Như Ý truyện là cái tên làm dậy sóng mạng xã hội xứ Trung vì chuyện tình cảm cá nhân, sau La Chí Tường. Làng giải trí Hoa ngữ chưa hết lao đao vì lùm xùm tài tử La Chí Tường bị bạn gái cũ tố ngoại tình, sống thác loạn, thì…
- Việt Nam
Châu Đăng Khoa khẳng định đã bị hại khi dính scandal Orange và Lyly tố ăn chặn cát-xê
Châu Đăng Khoa và scandal tố ăn chặn cát-xê của Orange và Lyly gần đây đang nhận được sự chú ý lớn từ cộng đồng mạng. Gần đây, scandal Châu Đăng Khoa bị nữ ca sĩ Orange và Lyly tố ăn chặn cát-xê đang là chủ đề nóng trong Vbiz. Thậm chí, nhà sản xuất âm nhạc Nemo – đồng…