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POLICE IN Chai Nat say it’s impossible for a teacher accused of raping a 12-year-old schoolgirl to buy his freedom with a cash payment to the parents because the offence is “non-compoundable”, meaning it cannot be settled other than through a criminal process.

Nayika “Can” Srinian, a 20-year-old member of the Thai idol group BNK48, a sister group of Japan’s all-girl singing ensemble AKB48, has been suspended from duties for one month for breaching her employment contract.

JUNTA CHIEF SAYS HE IS YET TO BE APPROACHED WITH OFFER BY ANY PARTY

The National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) president, Pol General Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit, said on Monday that is not the agency’s role to consider suspending Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan from duty in regard to allegations that he possessed expensive watches without reporting them.

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA)’s second vice president, Peerasak Porjit, dismissed suggestions that his assembly propose amendments to the Political Party Act or the 2017 charter, saying it has no authority.

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday made it clear that the agency had no authority to give extra time to political parties to make arrangements to fit with the new regulations. This follows a refusal by the junta to loosen its grip and allow political activities.