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- Thailand News
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 News
Pichit exit rocks premiership boat amid legal storm
Pichit Chuenban, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, has resigned after a legal complaint from senators that threatens the premiership of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Pichit’s resignation follows a bombshell petition from 40 senators, urging the Constitutional Court to scrutinise the qualifications of both Prime Minister Srettha and Minister Pichit, alleging they fall short under Article 160 of…
- Thailand News
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 News
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,…
- 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
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…
- 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,…
- Phuket News
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 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…
- 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…
- 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
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…
