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National history in Children's Day mottos
Published on 14/01/2026
» In Thailand, Children's Day falls on the second Saturday of January, a tradition that began in 1955 to raise public awareness of the importance of children. Each Children’s Day, the prime minister provides a motto that apparently reflects national situations during that period.
Tackling Thai-Cambodian border row
Oped, Published on 12/11/2025
» The tragic landmine injuries on Monday to two Thai soldiers have cast doubt on whether the ceasefire agreement with Cambodia will hold. But, even if it does, one also has to wonder whether either country really wishes to have lasting peace along this border. After all, for over 70 years, both countries, for domestic political purposes, have periodically used the continuing uncertainty about the actual boundary line to whip up nationalist sentiment.
Their Majesties to visit China
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/11/2025
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will go on a state visit to China from Nov 13 to 17 at the invitation of Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China.
Quality of life crucial as Thailand ages
Published on 21/10/2025
» Thailand now ranks among the world’s top five countries with the highest number of centenarians, boasting more than 45,000 people aged 100 and above. With over 20% of the population now aged 60 or older, the country’s ageing demographics reflect significant progress in healthcare, nutrition and overall well-being.
Abbot sends temple cash details to CIB
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/09/2025
» A lawyer representing Phra Kukrit Sotthiphalo, abbot of Wat Na Pa Phong in Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani, submitted clarification documents to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) yesterday, following an allegation of misusing temple funds between 2012 and 2016.
Thai Minority Governments then and now
Published on 09/09/2025
» Now that Anutin Charnvirakul has been elected as Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister, a coalition led by the Bhumjaithai Party is preparing to form a minority government.Thailand has seen such a scenario before, most notably in 1975 under Prime Minister M.R. Kukrit Pramoj. This raises the question of whether the Anutin administration may face a similar fate.
Thaksin's magic and influence fading
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/07/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, joined a dinner with coalition parties earlier this week in an effort to revitalise the ruling party. Yet the outcome was far from reassuring.
Adding fuel to the fire
Business, Published on 30/06/2025
» The unpredictable Israel-Iran conflict is intensifying the disorder overwhelming the Pheu Thai Party's coalition government.
Ex-PM and Privy Council head Thanin dies at 97
Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2025
» Thanin Kraivixien, Thailand’s 14th prime minister and a former Privy Council president, passed away on Sunday at age 97.
Casino bill latest throw of the dice
Oped, Published on 29/01/2025
» The Thai government is once again struggling to establish a consistent and enforceable policy on gambling, hoping to win big on tourists, revenue, and jobs. This is the latest twist in more than a century of shifting approaches to games of chance.