The Bangkok Post reported on 9 November 2015 that: “[f]ormer Tourism Authority of Thailand governor Juthamas Siriwan and her daughter on Monday plead innocent at the Criminal Court to bribery charges in the Bangkok International Film Festival scandal.” Over five years …
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Hearing on Ex-TAT Gov’s Motion to Dismiss U.S. Indictment – Action Stayed
The motion filed by ex-TAT Governor, Ms. Juthamas Siriwan, and her daughter, Jittisopa Siriwan, to dismiss the U.S. indictment against them has implications that go far beyond their individual case. Their motion challenges one of the increasing aggressive enforcement measures used by the U.S. Department of …
Expansion of Thai Anti-Corruption Laws
Recent amendments to the Organic Act on Counter Corruption, B.E. 2542 (the “Organic Act”) have expanded the scope of Thai anti-corruption laws (the “Amendments”). The provisions of the Amendments that are most important or have received the most press concern: …
Expansive Definition of a “Foreign Official” Challenged in High Profile FCPA Case
A violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) requires a bribe or attempt to bribe a foreign official. Is an employee of a state owned enterprise a "foreign official" when the government owns the enterprise's shares and appoints its …