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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.
Investors cheer Vietnam reforms, To Lam re-appointment as Communist Party chief
Published on 23/01/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam's foreign and domestic investors have welcomed top leader To Lam's economic reform drive, but his goal of double-digit growth under a model that has been called "market Leninism" looks unrealistic, economists and analysts say.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon, claims 'debanked' for politics
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump sued JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday, alleging he was wrongly "debanked" for political reasons, according to a civil complaint.
Early release for Thaksin 'needs more scrutiny'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Network of Students and People for Thailand's Reform (NSPRT) on Thursday submitted a petition urging the justice minister to closely examine the eligibility of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a sentence suspension, arguing that his case may not fully meet legal requirements.
Call for bonfire of digital rules to assist private tech sector
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» Political parties should step back from the concept of the government building and operating digital platforms by themselves to maintain digital sovereignty, instead focusing on clearing regulatory roadblocks and providing incentives to local platforms to increase their competitiveness, say tech leaders.
Reform network chief seeks to axe referendum
News, Published on 22/01/2026
» Wirangrong Dabbaransi, chair of the University Network for National Reform, has petitioned the Administrative Court to annul the government's decision to hold a national referendum on Feb 8, arguing that the process used to set the date is unlawful, unconstitutional and violates citizens' rights and freedoms.
People's Party wants more than 20m votes
News, Published on 22/01/2026
» Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a campaign assistant for the People's Party (PP), has urged voters to deliver more than 20 million votes to the party, saying a decisive mandate was needed to form a government and rewrite the constitution.
Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
Thailand must manage debt to progress
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» This article may be read as a continuation of my previous piece, Year of the Debt. That article focused mainly on household debt, which has already risen beyond the ability of Thai consumers to repay.
Out-of-this-world election promises
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» Thai voters tired of the usual suspects and looking for a real outside-the-box thinker in the Feb 8 election may have found their champion in Mongkolkit Suksintharanon.