Innocent historical dramas were passed by the censor, and afterward it was found that in them some local bigwig was flayed without mercy.

Buriram is in rural northeastern Thailand and has been transformed into a sporting hub by an extremely rich local bigwig with powerful political connections.

Local bigwigs and members of the congregation saw a future for him in politics.

He sits cross-legged and talks crop prices with local bigwigs like he was chewing over Man U's latest match against Arsenal.

Control of local temples and religious practices gave local bigwigs community clout; religious authority constituted the "lifeblood" of imperial rule.