Nantana wants to clip Senate's wings during election probe
Senator Nantana Nantavaropas will submit a petition to the Constitutional Court seeking a temporary suspension of the Senate's authority to approve appointments to independent state agencies.
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Disgraced Wat Rai Khing abbot disrobbed over B300m embezzlement
Phra Thamma Wachiranuwat, disgraced abbot of Wat Rak Khing in Thailand's Nakhon Pathom province, has been disrobed for allegedly embezzling 300 million baht from temple funds to gamble online while police widen the investigation to find more evidence about gambling websites and those involved.
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Premchai reports to police over Bangkok tower collapse case
Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), and about 10 other people reported to police on Friday over criminal charges in connection with the collapse of the State Auditing Office skyscraper in Bangkok that resulted in 92 deaths.
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Senate panel demands referendum on casino bill
A Senate special committee examining the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill has called for a referendum on the controversial project, warning the draft bill may contravene the constitution if passed into law.
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Thailand's Klatham Party seen as prepping for coalition rift
The Klatham Party's luring of MPs from other political parties is a calculated move to boost its bargaining power as well as to support the Pheu Thai Party in case the latter severs its political ties with Bhumjaithai, according to political observers.
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G-Token plan draws criticism
The government's proposal to launch the digital Government Token (G-Token) as a new fundraising mechanism has drawn criticism from economic experts, who warn it may violate existing laws and mislead the public.
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