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Pheu Thai would welcome back Sam Mitr faction

The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday said it would welcome back with open arms the Sam Mitr faction if it defects from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), the ruling party, ahead of the general election.

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Minister plans new law on animal fighting, to attract visitors

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has ordered the drafting of new standards for animal fights and racing, to attract visitors, raise the value of the animals and boost tax revenue.

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Somsak defends anti-torture delays

Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Thursday defended the delayed enforcement of four key provisions in the law against torture and enforced disappearances, saying enforcing it in its entirety would backfire without proper equipment and training.

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Speedier EC probes 'could hurt parties'

A new regulation issued by the Election Commission (EC) to enable it to speed up the dissolution of a political party could be detrimental to several parties, including the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday.

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Parties urged to shun populism

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned against populist policies being rolled out by political parties to attract voters ahead of the upcoming general election, saying their election pledges could inflict financial burdens on the national budget.

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Anucha tipped to leave PPRP

Defections continue to rattle the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) as a key figure of the Sam Mitr (Three Allies) faction is tipped to be the latest to move to the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party after the conclusion of parliament's final session at the end of this month.

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29 convicts to kick off monitoring initiative

Twenty-nine inmates set for release this month will be the first to be required to wear an electronic tag under a new law aimed at preventing people convicted of sexual and violent crimes from reoffending.

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'Tuhao' case report sent to prosecutors

Police forwarded their investigation report to prosecutors on Friday concerning a narcotics and money laundering case brought against businessman and suspected crime boss Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant and scores of other suspects.

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DSI to take up ‘Tuhao’ triads case

The Department of Special Investigation will take up the triads case involving Chinese businessman Chaiyanat "Tuhao" Kornchayanant, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday.

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Thousands of illegal cryptocurrency mining units seized

Special investigators have seized about 3,500 illegal cryptocurrency-mining units operating from rented buildings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi and stealing vast amounts of electricity.

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Govt prepares state agencies to better monitor sex offenders

The Justice Ministry is preparing various government agencies for a new law set to take effect on Jan 23 aimed at preventing people convicted of sexual and violent crimes from reoffending.

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Amnesty discussion 'premature'

The proposed amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is a delicate issue and bringing it up for discussion now would be premature, according to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.

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Innovative blockchain system to 'tell on' drugsters

The Justice Ministry, in a new move to increase drug suppression measures, says it will release a blockchain drug informant system aimed at keeping informants' identities anonymous.

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Myanmar tycoon's network busted

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) have widened their joint investigation and seized assets from the drug network belonging to Myanmar tycoon Tun Min Latt, estimated at 1.8 billion baht.

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Prawit, others reject House dissolution speculation

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and other executives of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Tuesday rejected speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will dissolve the House on Dec 24.

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Exports of meth pill precursor sodium cyanide to be iced

The cabinet will be asked to suspend exports of sodium cyanide for several months after large quantities of the precursor for methamphetamine pills were found to have been shipped to Myanmar, a major meth producer, authorities say.

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PPRP 'received cash' from drugs pub boss

The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) faces an investigation that could result in its dissolution after a key party figure admitted the party accepted a donation from the alleged owner of a Bangkok pub raided early this week.

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Disbandment complaint filed against Palang Pracharath over donation

Activist Srisuwan Janya has asked the Election Commission if the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) should be disbanded for accepting a 3-million-baht donation from a Chinese businessman believed to have received Thai citizenship shortly afterwards.

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Sam Mitr to keep faith in Gen Prayut

Sam Mitr faction leaders have confirmed they will still back Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha as the prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

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Joint operation nets 26 illegal cars

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has seized 26 supercars illegally imported from England as part of Operation Titanium, a years-long investigation aiming to track down the vehicles and those involved in the crime, said Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.

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Debtors told to go to the Impact fair

More than 210,000 people have been saved from court proceedings after defaulting on loans worth 38 billion baht thanks to debt mediation events organised nationwide over the past six months, says Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.

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Prison labour hired to clean Bangkok's drains

City Hall has approved a Department of Corrections proposal to use prison labour to clean the sewers throughout Bangkok and improve flood drainage, starting on July 1.

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Chadchart agrees to rehire convicts

The Covid-19 pandemic and state procurement law have kept convicts from being hired to clear out sewers in Bangkok, according to City Hall, despite Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt agreeing to have them return to work.

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Prayut set to bolster powers of ONCB

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he is ready to back an amendment to the Narcotics Code that includes empowering the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) to take the lead in case investigations.

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ONCB seeks wider drug-probe scope

A legal amendment has been proposed to expand the authority of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) in anti-drug investigations, which would help speed up proceedings, according to Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin.

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