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Leader of small party draws focus
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/02/2026
» Since the announcement of Sunday's election results, Wasawat Poungponsri, leader of the Thai Ruam Palang Party, has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures among Thailand's smaller parties -- groups widely regarded as crucial to the formation and stability of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government.
Which are the main parties in Thailand's election and what are their policies?
Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand is holding a general election on Sunday with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will lead the Southeast Asian country's next government.
Oil plan presses ahead as E85 exits fuel mix
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2026
» Thailand's new National Oil Plan will not be affected by PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc's (OR) decision to discontinue sales of gasohol E85, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Overhaul of disaster planning and response urged
Published on 29/01/2026
» Disasters have become a structural threat to national development rather than isolated emergencies, according to representatives from eight political parties competing in the Feb 8 general election.
Whither populism?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2026
» Compared with the previous election, when some parties promised to distribute hundreds of billions of baht in cash and others pledged infrastructure projects worth trillions, the level of populism in campaign pledges during this election appears to have declined, which academics see as a positive development.
Border explosive clearance steps up
Published on 10/01/2026
» State security forces have stepped up explosive clearance operations in Trat and Buri Ram following Cambodian shelling during the Dec 7–27 conflict last year, amid lingering fears of renewed border clashes.
120 artillery shells cleared from Buri Ram farmland
Published on 06/01/2026
» BURI RAM - Bomb disposal teams say they have found more than 120 shells from the recent Thai-Cambodian border conflict, mostly in rubber plantations, as operations continue to make agricultural areas safe in Ban Kruat district of this northeastern border province.
Unexploded shells delay villagers' return
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 05/01/2026
» Authorities are intensifying operations to remove unexploded artillery shells and other munitions after weeks of cross-border fire from Cambodian forces left civilian areas littered with dangerous ordnance.
Act fast to claim your place amid shifts
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 23/12/2025
» The intensifying China-US rivalry and rapid shifts in the world economy have become a double-edged sword for Thailand, offering a rare window to secure a place in realigning supply chains, yet threatening to leave the country behind if it fails to accelerate reforms, enhance competitiveness and reskill its workforce in time.
Border clashes continue as leaders await Trump call
Published on 11/12/2025
» SURIN - Renewed fighting raged at the border of Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday morning, with combat heard near centuries-old temples, ahead of expected phone calls from US President Donald Trump to the leaders of the two countries.