Court scandals in Thailand: Judges in the dock

Accusations of political manipulation at the constitutional court SINCE 2006, when the armed forces ousted the then prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s constitutional court has dissolved two popular pro-Thaksin parties and disqualified hundreds of his allies. Now it may be the turn of the ruling Democrat Party, which is accused of campaign-finance fraud. A final […]

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Thai Constitution Court president Chat refuses to step down over clip controversy

Thai Constitution Court Head Claims Impartiality Constitution Court president Chat Cholaworn has refused to step down over a video clip scandal in which his former secretary plays a primary role. Former Thai Rak Thai leader Chaturon Chaisaeng called on Mr Chat to resign over his office’s alleged involvement in the scandal, but the court president […]

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