James Robertson
Who is Behind the Klongchan Controversy?
Who is Behind the Klongchan Controversy?
James Robertson
Does DSI even know what Money Laundering is?
Jennifer Kitil
Commentary by Former TV Program Director

On December 26, 2016, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) permanently revoked the license of the Dhamma Media Channel (DMC.TV) on grounds of it being a threat to the national security of Thailand.

Jennifer Kitil
VoiceTV21's "Daily Dose": Potential Amendment ...

On a recent Daily Dose, the host, M.L. Natthakorn, takes on the topic of amending the Sangha Act. This potential modification centers specifically on Section 7 of the Sangha Act of 1962 - the nomination and assignment of the Supreme Patriarch. The modification will essentially transfer the power to nominate and select the Supreme Patriarch from the hands of the Supreme Sangha Council to that of the Prime Minister. The long term impact this alteration will have, in the eyes of Phra Meteedhammajarn, is colossal and irreparable.      

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Money Trail Illustrations

These graphics illustrate the transparent trail of funds as donated via cheques by Mr. Supachai Srisupa-aksorn to Most Ven. Dhammajayo of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, clearly challenging the grounds for the money laundering allegations brought forth by Thailand's Department of Special Investigation. 

Tam Trong Trong (Direct Questions) with Jomkwan

A Thai news anchor recently questioned a high-ranking DSI official on the Thairath TV show, "Tam Trong Trong (Direct Questions) with Jomkwan", which aired on May 18th, 2016, at 7pm UTC. This exchange was in regard to Wat Phra Dhammakaya's request for DSI to send a physician to examine and verify that the Abbot was truly ill and therefore unable to travel to DSI HQ to hear the charges against him. 

DSI Seeks Arrest Warrant: A Lawyer's Perspective

1. Why did DSI choose to release a written statement instead of an announcement via live press conference? This is highly unusual for a high profile case being followed closely by the public, particularly, when reporters from most of the Thai media outlets had been on standby outside of DSI headquarters for most of the day.

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