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Major political parties battle TDRI claims of fiscal risks
Published on 04/02/2026
» The Democrat, Pheu Thai and Klatham parties have moved to defend their campaign spending plans after the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) warned their pledges could place an unsustainable burden on the country’s finances.
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.
BJT shaping as likely winner
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/02/2026
» In the final week before election day, parties have intensified their campaigns, unveiling more targeted policies and sharpening their messages in a last push to win over undecided voters while consolidating their core support.
First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
Parties set out visions for economic reforms
Published on 29/01/2026
» With Thailand’s economic growth projected to drop to the lowest in a decade in 2026, excluding the pandemic years, weighed down by long-standing structural problems, corruption and grey capital, policymakers from across the political spectrum gathered to exchange in-depth perspectives on the country’s economic outlook ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
Activist challenges Pheu Thai’s B9m in daily prizes policy
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission whether the Pheu Thai Party informed it in advance of the "Nine New Millionaires a Day" policy announced during campaiging for the general election, as the EC requires.
Ekniti slams 'reckless' populism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, a key member of the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party's economic "dream team", has criticised what he described as "irresponsible populist policies" rolled out by rival parties during the final stretch of the election campaign.
Exploring the financial mindset of Thai Gen Z
Published on 20/01/2026
» Being part of Generation Z, I grew up hearing the phrase, “Poor people buy lottery tickets, while the rich buy stocks.” While I disagree with this mindset, I can understand its origins. Nowadays, everything has changed. We can simply access a wealth of knowledge about money, investments and economics right from our mobile phones.
Jimmy Lai, the HK tycoon who stood up to China
News, Published on 17/12/2025
» Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media mogul and China critic, was found guilty on Monday on two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of sedition under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life.
US lawmakers set for explosive vote on Epstein files
AFP, Published on 18/11/2025
» WASHINGTON — US lawmakers are expected Tuesday to advance a bill requiring the release of government records on millionaire sex predator Jeffrey Epstein, in defiance of Donald Trump's attempts to keep a lid on one of modern America's most notorious case files.