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'Gen Z' group alarmed by rise in vaping in schools
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2024
» A campaign is gaining traction to eradicate e-cigarettes from schools where use has increased more than fivefold in the last seven years, according to studies cited by campaigners.
B138m project 'violates' PM's order, activist says
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana is asking Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to look into the necessity of a 138-million-baht renovation and procurement project at Government House.
Acute skills crisis ‘costing 20% of GDP’
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/02/2024
» Thailand is facing a crisis in which reading literacy, digital and socio-emotional skills of many young people and adults are below threshold levels, according to World Bank report.
Chaiwat faces legal action over building
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/02/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has asked the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to take disciplinary action against Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, the former head of Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi, for misconduct in a construction project inside the park.
Thaksin issue ‘may imperil’ justice system
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2024
» Allowing convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to serve the rest of his jail term at his luxury home could imperil the justice system, says an outspoken senator.
MFP-Pheu Thai alliance on the rocks?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/07/2023
» It's been a rough start in forming a coalition government, particularly with the row over the House speaker position between the Move Forward Party (MFP) and Pheu Thai. Now we've seen that it's a fragile partnership between the two, and if they do form a government together, more difficult times lay ahead.
PM Prayut's future hangs in the balance
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/02/2022
» Although the general debate earlier this month left the Prayut Chan-o-cha government with little, if any, bruises, the time ahead will be tough for the army chief turned politician.
Mixed jabs strategy adds to confusion
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/07/2021
» The delay in Thailand's AstraZeneca vaccine delivery plan is indeed a bad omen for the embattled Prayut Chan-o-cha government.
Resignations a reality check for Prayut
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/07/2020
» The resignation of Uttama Savanayana from the finance portfolio and the team under Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak from the party and the cabinet is a sign of cracks appearing in the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
University pitches in to fight virus
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2020
» Covid-19 might have quietened university campuses across the country, but Thammasat University's Rangsit Campus remains a hive of activity.