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Former PDRC leader Suthep Thaugsuban bailed after being charged with corruption

13 Sept 11:40 Key points summarised by AI

Former Deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban secured bail from the Supreme Court on malfeasance charges related to a 5.3-billion-baht police station construction project.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) pursued the case against Suthep and four others, including a company, after the attorney-general previously declined indictment.
Suthep, known as the PDRC leader, asserts his innocence, claiming adherence to regulations and plans to leverage the attorney-general's prior non-indictment reasoning in court.
All defendants were released on 1-million-baht bail each, with travel restrictions imposed, ahead of the first hearing on February 17th.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.