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Thailand to debut dedicated courts as prime minister vows to eliminate corruption

( September 30, 2016, 04:33 GMT | Insight) -- A dedicated court for corruption trials will begin operating on Oct. 1, as a means to fast-track corruption cases previously taken up by the Criminal Court, the Bangkok Post reports. A dedicated court for corruption trials will begin operating on Oct. 1, as a means to fast-track corruption cases previously taken up by the Criminal Court, the Bangkok Post reports. The specialized court will take an inquisitorial approach, enabling judges to examine the facts beyond those presented as court evidence. The court is part of the government’s crackdown efforts, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha vowing to eliminate corruption in 20 years through strategic policies, national reforms, and draft charter provisions. It will try cases involving money laundering, price collusion, bribery, coercion or intimidation of state officials, and false asset declarations and concealment.    ...

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