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A Police Visit on Remembrance Sunday Reveals the Reality of Our Two-Tier Justice System
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 14 November 2024
UPDATE: Thaksin In Hot Water Over Alleged Election Law Breach Picture courtesy: LINE Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai Party, might have found himself in hot water after potentially violating election laws during a campaign event yesterday in Udon Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343489-thaksin-delivers-first-speech-in-18-years-denies-interfering-with-pm/?do=findComment&comment=19381525 -
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Pete Hegseth-Sec Def Nominee
Cute comment. Since you're a fan of the POTUS-elect, maybe you can share with us a photo of his library? I understand he's big on Proust. -
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Thai Influencer Held in Online Gambling Crackdown
Yesterday, an online influencer named Sek Atsada - but better known by his screen name "Tee Oros" - found himself facing arrest in Thailand. This move was led by high-ranking authorities, including the Police Major General Chirawat Payungtham and Police Major General Wiwat Kamchamnan, all under the guidance of Police General Kittirat Phanphet. This arrest is part of an initiative dubbed 'Operation You’ll Know Soon' with a mission to curtail crimes that are having a profound impact on the public. Sek, who has enjoyed significant influence online, appears to have taken a wrong turn by using his influence for illicit purposes. He had purportedly been promoting a gambling site through personal posts on his Facebook profile. By posting links to a popular gambling site, he had been drawing in members of the public and, disconcertingly, enticing vulnerable young people into gambling. Upon being taken into custody, Sek confessed to promoting the gambling site via direct advertising. For his promotional activities, he was apparently paid a hefty fee of 30,000 baht. "The actions of influencers like Tee Oros set a poor example," General Chirawat noted in a statement. "Leading many, especially young people, astray." This case casts a spotlight on a broader effort currently underway by the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). The TCSD's aim is to tackle online criminals who wield significant societal influence; in particular, they’re targeting influencers and YouTubers. Such individuals are capable of steering public opinion and behaviour, which can create harmful societal impacts. The arrest of Sek forms part of a greater strategy to clamp down on online gambling. The police force is working hard to dismantle the networks – often operating via social media and online platforms – that entrap unsuspecting surfers into the world of gambling. This is vital work, as emphasised by General Chirawat: "We're committed to protecting the public from the harms of online gambling and making sure those exploiting their influence for illegal gains face justice." The charges laid on Sek include organising and advertising gambling as well as indirectly encouraging participation in gambling. The police are continuing their investigations and are committed to taking further actions against everyone involved in these networks. File photo for reference only -- 2024-11-14 -
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Thaksin Delivers First Speech in 18 Years, Denies Interfering with PM
Thaksin In Hot Water Over Alleged Election Law Breach Picture courtesy: LINE Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai Party, might have found himself in hot water after potentially violating election laws during a campaign event yesterday in Udon Thani. This comes as Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, a former election commissioner, drew attention to Thaksin's remarks on Facebook, suggesting the breach was an inadvertent slip during his speech. Speaking to a crowd in the northeastern province, Thaksin expressed his support for Saravut Petpanomporn, the Pheu Thai candidate for the head of the Udon Thani provincial administration. He allegedly told the crowd that voting for Saravut would be akin to voting for him personally. Such a statement potentially contravenes the Local Election Act, as Thaksin is legally barred from holding political positions due to a prior Supreme Court ruling related to power abuse charges. The implications, should Thaksin be found guilty, are severe. He could face up to 10 years in prison or a fine reaching 200,000 baht. Moreover, if the court finds this breach invalidates the election, Saravut might receive a "yellow card," leading to the annulment of the November 24 election and necessitating a rerun, in which Saravut could participate once more. Saravut's main opponent in the race for the provincial administration head position is Khanisorn Khurirang, representing the People’s Party. As tensions mount, the electoral process remains under scrutiny, emphasising the delicate balance of legality and influence in Thai politics. In the meantime, observers eagerly await further developments to see if Thaksin's statements will have lasting repercussions, not only for him but for the Pheu Thai Party as well, reported Thai Newsroom. -- 2024-11-14 -
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Pete Hegseth-Sec Def Nominee
My agenda is to oppose when any authoritarian demagogue scapegoats any minority group for political gain. Have you studied history? -
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The major backers of "populist" trump
That hit and run almost did for me last year.
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