Tag Archives: Chalerm Yoobamrung

BT684m extorted from taxi bikes (Thailand)

Posted on 03/02/2012 by Antoni Uni

Taxi motorcyclists nationwide pay Bt684 million each month in protection fees to so-called mafia, an inquiry initiated by a son of Deputy PM Chalerm Yoobamrung found yesterday. Wan, the newly appointed adviser to the transport minister, led the inspection of … Continue reading →

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‘Men in black’ are policemen, Chalerm claims (Bangkok)

Posted on 13/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

The armed “men in black”, much mentioned during last year’s political violence, are in the media limelight again after Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung yesterday claimed those men donned police uniforms during the day. “I would like to reiterate here … Continue reading →

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Chalerm launches crackdown on royal insult (Thailand)

Posted on 11/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung on Friday chaired a first meeting of his committee tasked to crackdown on websites deemed offensive to the monarchy. “The focus of crackdown would be on websites spreading royal insult and undermining the national security,” … Continue reading →

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Probe of Japanese cameraman’s death is worrying (Bangkok)

Posted on 04/12/2011 by Antoni Uni

Chalerm’s assurances count for little in this poisoned political environment Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung said the police report into the death of a Japanese cameraman in connection with last year’s political mayhem is being wrapped up and the prosecution … Continue reading →

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