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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Pao org - Caught on Camera

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The shooting involving a former MP in Nonthaburi on Monday raises questions about political connections and privilege in the justice system.

PP MP cranks up pressure on NACC

PP MP cranks up pressure on NACC

People's Party (PP) list-MP and opposition chief whip Parit Wacharasindhu has stepped up pressure on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate politicians allegedly linked to the manipulation of the 2024 Senate election.

Anutin slams police leniency for suspect in PAO chief's murder

Anutin slams police leniency for suspect in PAO chief's murder

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the Nonthaburi governor and provincial police chief to take decisive action in the case of former MP Chalong Riewraeng, accused of shooting dead Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) president Pol Col Thongchai Yenprasert.

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Former MP blames debt dispute for shooting of PAO president

Former MP Chalong Riewraeng cited a debt dispute as prompting him to fatally shoot Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) chief Thongchai Yenprasert on Monday, a senior officer said.

Former MP arrested after PAO president slain

NONTHABURI — Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Riewraeng was arrested after he went to the provincial administration organisation (PAO) office and shot dead its president, Thongchai Yenprasert, on Monday morning.

Phuket considers tripling hotel tax rate

Authorities in Phuket are considering a proposal to raise the provincial tax on hotels from 1% to 3% of room rates to generate additional revenue for local development and tourism promotion.

Chief of tambon hospital transferred for drinking while drawing blood

The Sakon Nakhon Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) has ordered the immediate transfer of the director of a tambon-level (sub-district) health promotion hospital following allegations that he drank beer while drawing blood from an elderly patient.

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Survey launched after 'Eye' island photo posts go viral

Survey launched after 'Eye' island photo posts go viral

Local authorities and experts have conducted a drone survey of a mysterious circular island known as "The Eye" in Pathum Thani after images of the site went viral on social media, prompting discussion about its potential as a tourist attraction.

India's mission in Seattle raises Jaahnavi Kandula case with authorities; monitoring progress

India's mission in Seattle raises Jaahnavi Kandula case with authorities; monitoring progress

Jaahnavi Kandula case: India’s consulate in Seattle has raised with authorities the case of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula

NACC brass call in on delayed visitor centre

NACC brass call in on delayed visitor centre

SATUN: The provincial National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) office on Friday sent a team to inspect the construction site of a new visitor centre in Kuan Don district after receiving reports of corruption.

Don't elect, rein in provincial heads, urges Piyabutr

Don't elect, rein in provincial heads, urges Piyabutr

The Move Forward Party (MFP) promise to push for elections of provincial governors is not a "panacea for all problems" and the real question is whether the governors are relevant at all, according to Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, an MFP campaign assistant.

Brave fight to save local landmark

Brave fight to save local landmark

Visitors to Kanchanaburi City rarely fail to notice a sprawling complex of gigantic old buildings that have served as the municipality's landmark for almost a century. This awe-inspiring site is Thailand's first paper mill, and the Kanchanaburi people have been rallying around it to preserve their local history and heritage.

Army, resistance trade accusations over Myanmar killings

Army, resistance trade accusations over Myanmar killings

Myanmar’s military government has denied reports of a new mass killing of civilians by its troops, instead blaming pro-democracy resistance groups for the deaths of more than 20 people, including three Buddhist monks

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'Alyssa' to help localise healthcare

'Alyssa' to help localise healthcare

The Pathum Thani Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) aims to upgrade 70 tambon health-promotion hospitals (THPHs) and community health centres in the province once they are transferred to the local authority next year.

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Pheu Thai win at Roi Et polls fuels party's landslide hopes

Pheu Thai Party leaders are buoyed for a big win in the coming general election after a decisive victory in Sunday's provincial government election in Roi Et - a month after a landslide triumph in Kalasin.

Crippled water pumps blamed for Pathum Thani floods

Pathum Thani was one of the areas in Greater Bangkok hit the hardest by torrential rain on Tuesday night and the Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) chief pointed his finger at a pump breakdown as being one of the reasons.

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.

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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Anupong sticks to guns, but praises buddy Prawit

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda says it is up to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to decide on a cabinet reshuffle and even if there is one, it will never break the bond between the three "Por" generals.

Supreme Court upholds MP's jail term for 2014 vote buying

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: The Supreme Court has upheld a two-year prison sentence and 10-year election ban for former Democrat MP Thepthai Senpong and his younger brother Manote Senpong, for vote buying during a 2014 local government election.

Thanathorn would take axe to local posts

Critics have slammed Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for seeking charter amendments to scrap the positions of provincial governor, district chief as well as tambon and village heads.

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