S'pore denies wiretap claims
Singapore has denied allegations by Thai military leaders that it tapped private phone calls in Thailand, saying it did not make business or technical sense to route domestic calls via another country.
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Tax reprieve likely for Pinthongta
Pinthongta Shinawatra, a daughter of deposed prime minister Thaksin, might not owe the expected Bt2.8 billion in personal income tax on her sale of Shin Corp shares because she was in the country less than 180 days last year, a source said yesterday.
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Charter 'must tighten checks and balances'
Panellists floated myriad ideas on how to strengthen the system of checks and balances, including the formation of a new independent body tasked with resolving an unforeseen crisis, in yesterday's public forum on rewriting the charter.
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Prasong could lead drafting of charter
The Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) yesterday relaxed its earlier rule that excludes non-CDA members from being eligible for the position of chairperson of the 35-person assembly.
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People close to TRT figures paid bribes
A witness told the Constitution Tribunal yesterday that people close to some Thai Rak Thai leaders paid him cash to field candidates in the April 2 poll.
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Opinion poll bill goes to NLA amid doubts over key aspects
A bill that requires public opinion polls to get government approval at least five days in advance was forwarded by
the Cabinet yesterday to the National Legislative Assembly.
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