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Thai ‘anti-corruption vigilante’ Chuwit: Cleaning up in his own ranks

By Siam Voices Wed, Feb 22, 2012 10:00AM UTC View Comments

By Saksith Saiyasombut We have featured the former massage parlor tycoon turned anti-corruption vigilante Chuwit Kamolvisit before (see here), whose Rak Thailand Party surprisingly scored a few seats in the House at the elections last year (and where Chuwit also knew how to make a first impression) and positioned themselves as an opposition watchdog. Since then,...

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Chuwit’s first day in Thai parliament: Moving chairs, literally

By Siam Voices Thu, Aug 04, 2011 1:37PM UTC View Comments

By Saksith Saiyasombut This week, the new Thai parliament has begun to convene for the first time since the general elections on July 3, which will not only be remembered for Yingluck Shinawatra and her brother’s Pheu Thai Party’s big victory, but also for the astonishing underdog win by Chuwit Kalomvisit and his Rak Prathet...

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The heiress, the athletes and the pimp… Thailand’s celebrity candidates

By Siam Voices Fri, May 13, 2011 10:00AM UTC View Comments

Chuwit Kamolvisit, center, a one-time sex tycoon and a candidate in the upcoming Thai elections. Pic: AP.

By Saksith Saiyasombut Ever since prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has announced the dissolution of parliament, thus paving the way for new federal elections on July 3, all political parties (and other groups) are now in full campaign mode giving all their best intentions to win over voters. While the Puea Thai Party, the biggest opposition...

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