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Former MP Pareena gets 4 years' jail for land encroachment
Online Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Ratchaburi Provincial Court on Monday handed down a prison term of four years and one month to former member of parliament Pareena Kraikupt for the illegal occupation and use of 1,700 rai of state land.
Top environmental issues of 2024: Kingdom's ecology under attack
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» Environmental issues damaged Thai society and the economy in a number of ways in 2024.
'Game of Thrones', the Thai edition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/12/2024
» As Thaksin Shinawatra, ex-prime minister and the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, is trying hard to tighten his grip on power, the local political landscape is shifting and changing. Politicians are now divided into three blocs: the ruling party, Bhumjaithai (BJT) and the People's Party, which, despite being the opposition, remains a strong force.
Woman's serial cyanide cases expand to 14 more victims
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/11/2024
» Prosecutors will be appointed to review 14 additional cases filed against Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, who allegedly poisoned and killed her victims with cyanide, said Department of Criminal Litigation Director-General Sanjai Chanphong on Tuesday.
People's Party's popularity problem
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2024
» The People's Party (PP) promised on its formation in August that it would emerge from the ashes of the Move Forward Party (MFP) on a solid footing.
Outlook dims for People's Party
News, Published on 05/10/2024
» From the Sept 15 by-election in Phitsanulok sprang theories on how the next general election will turn out for the biggest party three years from now.
Thailand's Election Commission must improve local poll practices
Editorial, Published on 22/09/2024
» Thailand is set for major provincial elections early next year, after the four-year terms of their administrative leaders and councillors end in December.
People's Party eyes future despite hurdle
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/09/2024
» The People's Party did not win the Ratchaburi provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairman election last Sunday. However, this is not a major loss for the party, given the substantial increase in voter support it got for its candidate, almost threefold from the previous poll. Going forward, the party has good prospects for next year's local election and the general election of 2027.
Incumbent beats People's Party rival in Ratchaburi election
Online Reporters, Published on 02/09/2024
» Independent candidate Wiwat Nitikanchana was re-elected chairman of the Ratchaburi provincial administration organisation (PAO) on Sunday, defeating People's Party challenger Chairath Sakissarapong.
Move Forward-backed pick loses provincial election
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/08/2024
» A candidate backed by former deputy House speaker and ex-Move Forward Party (MFP) member Padipat Santipada suffered a defeat in Phitsanulok's provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairman election on Sunday.