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Opposition targets Saksayam in petition to NACC

The opposition has filed a petition against Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob for allegedly encroaching on state land, failing to declare his assets and committing conflicts of interest.

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MP wants new Prawit watch probe

Move Forward Party list-MP Theeratchai Panthumas called on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Tuesday to reopen an investigation into the ownership of luxury watches by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon, who claimed to have borrowed them from a late close friend.

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Anthony Albanese says crossbench will be to blame for any delays to anti-corruption commission

Prime minister also says Labor election commitment was only to introduce legislation for national anti-corruption commission, not necessarily to pass it

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Independent MP Helen Haines says government should not rush integrity bill inquiry

Key supporter of federal anti-corruption commission says ‘the most important thing is that parliament works constructively to get it right’

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Niphon stands down to battle graft case

Niphon Bunyamanee, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has resigned as deputy interior minister to fight a court case for alleged malfeasance while he was president of the Songkhla provincial administration organisation (PAO) in 2013.

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Guardian Essential poll: about half say Scott Morrison should resign over secret ministries

Just over half of poll respondents say the former PM must go, including a third of Coalition voters

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Niphon resigns as deputy interior minister

Niphon Bunyamanee, a deputy leader of the Democrat Party, has resigned from his portfolio as deputy interior minister to fight a court case for alleged malfeasance while he was president of the Songkhla provincial administration organisation (PAO) in 2013.

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Somsak amnesty bill case moves to OAG

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found there are sufficient grounds for allegations against former House speaker Somsak Kiatsuranon who stands accused of malfeasance for his role in connection with a controversial 2013 amnesty bill.

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Federal Icac: independents want safeguards to ensure body cannot be politicised

Crossbenchers push Labor to ensure parliament has a say on commissioner and funding

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'Maid-beater' probed on recruitment

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has launched a fact-finding probe to delve into the details of how a police corporal, who is accused of abusing her maid, won a state job.

Bangkok Post

Deputy minister Kanokwan suspended as court accepts graft case

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan to stop working immediately after accepting for deliberation a case filed against her by graft busters.

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NACC viewing 'bribe money to MPs proof'

Graftbusters are analysing the screenshot of a Line mobile app chat log that reportedly proved that some MPs from smaller parties received monthly allowances from the government over the past three years, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

Bangkok Post

No more money politics

The censure debate may have ended on Saturday with the government comfortably surviving the censure motion, but the post-debate aftermath has begun.

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Payments scandal overshadows vote

The government comfortably survived a no-confidence vote on Saturday even as commotion opened on another front concerning secret payments to small parties.

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Govt leaders targeted over GT200 fakes

A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP slammed the government over fraudulent GT200 bomb detectors, saying the former military leaders who approved the procurement of the devices over a decade ago, and who are now in power, must still be held accountable.

Bangkok Post

Saksayam denies MFP share, asset allegations

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob rejected allegations made by a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP against him including share concealment and making a false asset declaration.

Bangkok Post

Thai Airways engine deal 'unlawful'

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds supporting the allegation that former finance minister Thanong Bidaya broke the law in a deal to supply Rolls-Royce engines for Thai Airways International (THAI) three decades ago, according to Isranews.

Bangkok Post

Slow wheels of justice

In early 2017, a high-profile corruption scandal involving the procurement of aircraft engines by Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) made headlines. It came to light after UK authorities revealed that British engineering giant Rolls-Royce admitted bribing agents of the Thai state and employees of THAI.

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NACC sets sights on Witoon over B30m kickback demand allegation

Former deputy Democrat Party leader Witoon Nambutr could face prosecution for allegedly demanding 30 million baht in kickbacks related to a state utility construction project in 2013 and 2014, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says.

Bangkok Post

Deputy minister's father vows to fight Khao Yai encroachment charges

PRACHIN BURI: Soonthorn Vilawan, the father of Deputy Minister of Education Kanokwan, has determined a court fight against charges related to the illegal land occupation in Khao Yai National Park.

Bangkok Post

Chadchart clarifies US luxury house

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Wednesday said a luxury house in the United States was bought with his son's money inherited from the governor's mother.

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Explainer: Will Chadchart resolve the Green Line saga?

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is testing the waters as he vows to sort out the long-running dispute over the city's Green Line electric rail system concessions, which includes higher fares for riders and mounting debts.

Bangkok Post

Isoc probes Khao Yai case

The family of a politician living in Prachin Buri province is believed to be responsible for encroaching on part of 10,000 rai at the world heritage-inscribed Khao Yai National Park, police said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Deputy minister, father found to have false title to Khao Yai park land

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has found grounds for legal action against Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan, her father and eight others for alleged illegal occupation of land in Khao Yai National Park.

Bangkok Post

Activist sets sights on GT200 case

Activist Srisuwan Janya said he will petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to look into the army's hiring of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) for 7.5 million baht to examine fraudulent bomb detectors purchased years ago.

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