Damapong lawsuit dismissed by court
The Criminal Court yesterday dismissed a libel lawsuit between a Damapong family member and media tycoon Sondhi Limthongkul, saying that critical comments about the Shin Corp deal last year were not meant as a smear against any individual.
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Ruam Jai Thai clears the air
Ruam Jai Thai co-founder Anek Laothammatas yesterday said Matchima Group leader Somsak Thepsuthin had cleared up the confusion relating to the Ruam Jai Thai announcement to form a political party.
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Kittiratt 'using Sasin politically'
A former student of Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration has circulated an email calling for tough action against Kittiratt Na Ranong, deputy director for academic affairs, for allegedly using the prestigious business school as a launch pad for his political party.
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Bank papers on Thaksin delivered to authorities
Apichart Thanomsap, a senior official at the Anti-Money Laundering Office who received the document on Thaksin Shinawatra's foreign bank holdings from a British agency investigating money laundering, yesterday went to the Office of the Auditor General and had a meeting with the Assets Examination Committee.
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50,000 signatures needed to spark charter changes
The Constition Drafting Assembly (CDA) yesterday adopted Article 282 which will allow no fewer than 50,000 eligible voters to kick-start a motion for a constitution amendment.
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Thaksin's former lawyer gets jail
A former lawyer of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra was sentenced yesterday to six months in jail and a fine of Bt7,000 for contempt of court. However, the court opted to put him on probation for two years.
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More groups condemn Isoc bill
Eight civic groups submitted a letter of protest to Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday, saying the Internal Security Operation Command Bill would turn Thailand into a military state.
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Thammasat students protest poster removal
Anti-draft constitution posters were removed and destroyed again yesterday at Thammasat University (TU).
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