Thaksin was hell-bent on suing Thai media industry into bankruptcy
by Tulsathit Taptim
Less than three years ago, Thaksin Shinawatra and Co were hell-bent on suing the entire Thai media industry into bankruptcy, and they could have succeeded if they had had their way. They could have put hundreds or thousands of journalists out of their jobs. [...]
Apr
16
Thaksin was hell-bent on suing Thai media industry into bankruptcy
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16
Thai Police Corruption | When does tea money turn to extortion
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Thai Police Corruption | When does tea money turn to extortion
by FRANK G. ANDERSON
Many have argued legitimately that the Thai police are extremely corrupt. Even Thais themselves will accept this postulation, yet like others fail to note that the police force in Thailand is not a separate entity from the rest of society. People make [...]