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  • Thailand NewsFormer Justice Minister leads probe into Stark share scandal

    Former Justice Minister leads probe into Stark share scandal

    Former Justice Minister Pongthep Thepkanjana has been appointed as the new head of the government’s working group investigating the multi-billion-baht Stark share scandal. Pongthep replaces Pichai Nilthongkham, who resigned, according to the Ministry of Justice. Pongthep’s appointment is accompanied by the inclusion of the Secretary-General of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), the President of the Thailand Federation of Accounting…

  • Thailand NewsFoundation chairperson implicated in council position sales scandal

    Foundation chairperson implicated in council position sales scandal

    A leaked chat revealed that the chairperson of a foundation has been involved in buying and selling positions in the Bangkok Metropolitan Council since 2020. The content includes job details and the amount of money required for the position. Journalists reported today that a chat was shared with a group of reporters, showing a conversation between an unnamed female foundation…

  • Thailand NewsGovernment scandal: PM Srettha orders probe into ‘pay-for-passes’

    Government scandal: PM Srettha orders probe into ‘pay-for-passes’

    Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin launched an urgent investigation into claims that entry passes to Government House are being sold for cash. Speaking to reporters, the Thai PM expressed his dismay at the allegations. “I have never heard of such activity, but I find it utterly unacceptable. I have ordered those concerned to look into the reports and hope that they…

  • Thailand NewsMonk in scandalous video leaves Kalasin locals in disbelief (video)

    Monk in scandalous video leaves Kalasin locals in disbelief (video)

    A controversial video featuring a bald man engaging in a sexual act sparked widespread criticism due to the resemblance to a well-known monk, the abbot of a forest temple in Kalasin province. Recent reports confirm the monk’s absence from the temple. Malai Khotsri, the village head of Ban Khok Klang, Kuchinarai District, Kalasin, today confirmed seeing the viral clip of…

  • Thailand NewsBacklash over Stark scandal suspect’s hospital transfer

    Backlash over Stark scandal suspect’s hospital transfer

    The Department of Corrections (DoC) faced heavy criticism yesterday for transferring a key suspect in the Stark Corporation scandal to the Police General Hospital (PGH), as victims of the financial misconduct accuse officials of granting him special treatment. Dozens of investors affected by the Stark Corporation fraud case petitioned Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, seeking transparency after discovering that Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon,…

  • Thailand NewsThai comedian’s monkhood plans pickled in debt controversy

    Thai comedian’s monkhood plans pickled in debt controversy

    Controversy has erupted around a Thai comedian as he prepares to enter monkhood amid a storm of online criticism and debt claims from a pickled crab seller. The comedian’s decision to ordain follows a public dispute over unpaid debts, which has led to widespread condemnation from netizens and creditors alike. The drama unfolded on the popular talk show Hone Krasae,…

  • Thailand NewsFormer MFP leader Pita faces court drama over media scandal

    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 NewsPorked out: Ex-DSI chief gets the chop amid sizzling scandal

    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,…

  • Business NewsStark Corp uncovers 15.6 billion baht irregular transactions amid accounting scandal

    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 NewsChinese netizens debate over risqué gifts to employee ignites discourse on workplace ethics

    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 NewsPolice launches special probe into suspect ‘Nok’s’ bidding capers amidst murder inquiry

    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 NewsEx-Pattaya mayor faces arrest over decade-old condo scandal

    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…

  • Crime NewsThai tycoon Prayudh Mahagitsiri sentenced in 400 million baht land scandal

    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 NewsCassava scandal: Ex-PWO chief probed over 1 billion baht loss from Thai warehouses

    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 NewsCollege director caught semi-naked with subordinate

    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 NewsIllegal oil transport scandal leads to excise director’s suspension in Thailand

    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 NewsThai police probe truck sticker bribery scandal: 46 types identified

    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 News12 highway police charged in 20-year truck sticker bribery scandal

    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 NewsStudio Ghibli co-founder accused of spending company funds on Thai girlfriend

    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…

  • Phuket NewsArrest warrants for Swiss man and Thai women allegedly involved in Patong bar scandal

    Arrest warrants for Swiss man and Thai women allegedly involved in Patong bar scandal

    UPDATE Police issued arrest warrants for a Swiss man and two Thai women allegedly involved in the Patong bar scandal that came to light last week. The scandal involved underage girls being exploited for sexual services. A number of individuals were arrested, and five Patong Police officers were transferred to other posts for their connections to the scandal last week.…

  • Hot NewsUS Navy scammer arrested in Venezuela over scandal in Asia

    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 NewsDemocrat party leader apologies, ‘accepts responsibility’ for Prinn’s sex scandal

    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 News3 more women break their silence, adding to claims of Prinn’s alleged sexual abuse

    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 NewsThailand feminists protest at Democrat party HQ, demand justice in ‘#MeToo’ scandal

    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…

  • Thailand NewsAnonymous complaint against Bangkok governor candidate causes probe

    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 NamChồng ‘Mỹ nhân đẹp nhất Nhật Bản’ Nozomi Sasaki thú nhận ngoại tình

    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 NewsPrawit tipped to become leader of ruling Palang Pracharat party executive

    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 NamTrấn Thành đã tìm ra tung tích 3 người bịa đặt tin ‘bay lắc’, nói sẽ ‘xử lý triệt để’

    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…

  • Crime NewsDespite vindication, “Rolex General” is back in the hot seat

    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 NamMC Trấn Thành phẫn nộ khi bị vu khống dùng chất kích thích cùng diễn viên Anh Đức

    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…