Elation, dissent as first compensation payouts made

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Elation, dissent as first compensation payouts made

24/05/2012 : Elation shone clearly on the faces of those waiting to receive compensation packages for political violence at Government House on Thursday, but frustration still loomed large among those who do not yet know how much they will get, if anything, or when.
NACC finds Supoj 'unusually rich'

24/05/2012 : The National Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday found Supoj Saplom to be unusually wealthy after the former transport permanent secretary could not explain how he acquired most of the 18 million baht stolen from his house and later recovered by police from suspects who admitted to the robbery.

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Dems bring case against DSI chiefs
23/05/2012 : The Democrat Party has petitioned the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), accusing the Department of Special Investigation's chief and deputy chief of neglect of duty by not seeking the prosecution of suspects in an alleged plot to overthrow the monarchy, and red-shirt co-leader Jatuporn Prompan and others for lese majeste.
Yongyuth to chair compo payouts
24/05/2012 : Deputy Prime Minoister Yongyuth Wichaidit will stand in for the prime minister at the ceremony for the handing out of the first compensation packages to 524 victims of political violence this afternoon, a Government House spokesman said.
Suthep files Tarit complaint
24/05/2012 : Democrat Party MP Suthep Thaugsuban has asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate Tarit Pengdith, director-general of the Department of Special Investigation and his deputy for dropping anti-monarchy and lese majeste cases.
Probes carry on, despite Supoj's resignation
24/05/2012 : Investigations into former transport permanent secretary Supoj Saplom will not be derailed by his resignation from the civil service, the National Anti-Corruption Commission said yesterday.
2013 budget bill passed at first reading
24/05/2012 : The House of Representatives has passed the 2.4 trillion baht budget bill for 2013 at the first reading stage after three days of debate.
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Appeal reform for political crimes urged
24/05/2012 : A researcher has recommended a separate panel of judges be set up to hear appeals lodged by those convicted by the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions.
First payments a step toward reconciliation
23/05/2012 : The first payouts for the deaths and injuries from post-coup political conflicts, scheduled for Thursday, will inaugurate an era of reconciliation that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra floated during the second anniversary of the bloody May 2010 crackdown.
Damapong, Areepong appointed to THAI audit panel
23/05/2012 : Thai Airways International (THAI)has appointed national police chief Priewpan Damapong and finance permanent secretary Areepong Areepong Bhoocha-oom as vice chairman of the company's audit committee.
NACC: Politicians do intimidate judiciary
23/05/2012 : Members of the judiciary have been intimidated in various forms by politicians, both of the government and opposition blocs, who were afraid they would be banned from politics if found guilty of wrongdoing, a member of the National Anti-Corruption Commission said on Wednesday.
Budget bill passed in 1st reading
23/05/2012 : The House of Representatives has passed the 2.4 trillion baht 2013 Budget Bill in the first reading after three days of debate.