Thaksin lecture on drug suppression slammed over 2003 killings

Thaksin lecture on drug suppression slammed over 2003 killings

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will on Tuesday deliver a special lecture on drug suppression at the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), in an event that has drawn sharp criticism given his controversial "war on drugs" in 2003.

Thaksin shows up to dampen escapee hearsay - Thai Newsroom

By Thai Newsroom Reporters DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra today (May 27) showed up in public to refute rumours of his fleeing the country ahead of next month’s court trial under which he is legally obliged to testify among others. Approached by reporters at the headquarters of the Office of the Narcotic […] The post Thaksin shows up to dampen escapee hearsay appeared first on Thai Newsroom.

Thaksin declares war on drugs again, vows community scans for pushers

Thaksin vows new war on drugs, pledges community scans to find pushers and crackdown on trafficking networks across Thailand.

Thaksin to address state board on drug suppression despite howls of protest from human rights groups - Thai Examiner

Thaksin to address Thailand’s drug control board despite protests over his 2003 crackdown that caused thousands of deaths. Critics warn his violent legacy risks politicising… Read More › The post Thaksin to address state board on drug suppression despite howls of protest from human rights groups appeared first on Thai Examiner.

Chulalongkorn Physicians Support Disciplinary Action Against Doctors in Thaksin Case

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post A group of esteemed senior physicians from Chulalongkorn University has publicly supported the Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) decision to discipline three doctors involved in issuing questionable medical certificates for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawat...