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PM mulls SSO restructuring
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF).
Social Security Office faces huge overhaul
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2026
» The government's patience with the beleaguered Social Security Office (SSO) has run out, with a minister signalling sweeping changes aimed at restoring public trust and professionalising the management of its funds.
SSF spending triggers fury
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
Palang Pracharath candidates want Prawit to return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» Candidates from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) yesterday urged former party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to return to lead the party, saying his departure left them uncertain and weakened campaign morale.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
Will lightning strike twice?
Published on 10/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards a general election on Feb 8, and the stakes for the main opposition People’s Party (PP) could hardly be higher.
Major political parties step up campaign pitches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» Major political parties yesterday intensified their campaign pitches, with the Pheu Thai Party promising higher rice profits for farmers and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) focusing on border security, welfare expansion and cost-of-living relief.
Parties roll out promises as election campaigning steps up
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/01/2026
» Pheu Thai leader and prime ministerial candidate Julapun Amornvivat teased the release of two more surprise policy packages, as rival parties intensified their campaigning.
Prawit prepares to retire from politics after withdrawing as PM candidate
Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwon has signalled his intention to step away from politics after withdrawing as the party’s prime ministerial candidate.
PM race exit sparks disarray
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has been thrown into disarray after its leader, Prawit Wongsuwon, reportedly withdrew as one of the party's PM candidates due to health concerns.