NACC to indict PM over rice pledging fraud
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to press charges against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for dereliction of duty in handling the rice pledging scheme and will call her in to acknowledge the charges on February 27. NACC Commissioner Vicha Mahakhun announced that the commission had made a unanimous decision…
Health Ministry tends those wounded during clashes
The Ministry of Public Health is gearing up to provide medical treatment to those injured during clashes in Bangkok. Health Minister Dr. Pradit Sinthawanarong said that medical rescue teams and mobile medical units are set to deliver patients to major hospitals which include Lerdsin, Rajavithi and Nopparattana Ratchathani. Hospitals under…
GSB recalls loan to BAAC
The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has announced after a meeting that the 5-billion-baht loan granted to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is being recalled amid pressure from customers and employees. Chairperson of the GSB Board of Directors Chujira Kongkaew said after a meeting with the bank’s labour…
Erawan Center: 2 people killed by clashes at protest sites so far
The Erawan Centre reports that a total of 58 people have been injured and two people died during clashes between police and anti-government protesters at various occupied sites in Bangkok Police officers, protesters and press members have been taken to hospitals after the clash at Phan Fah Bridge. Pol Lt…