True and Dtac have come out against a news article titled “AIS presses NBTC on mega merger”. According to the firms, the article stated that the merger may violate applicable laws and require explicit approval from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission.

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, a noted legal expert, confirmed for the first time on Friday that the new law on court procedures against political office holders in corruption cases could be applied in cases pertaining to fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra that have been on hold.