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Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51%
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» The first phase of the Thai–Chinese high-speed rail project has reached 51.74% progress, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
B150bn motorway projects head for bidding this year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Department of Highways (DoH) has announced plans to open bidding this year for several major motorway projects, with a combined investment value exceeding 150 billion baht.
Pricey pens latest Social Security spending target
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026
» A fresh controversy has emerged over spending by the Social Security Office (SSO) after documents revealed the procurement of 500 engraved pens worth nearly 240,000 baht using a “specific-selection” method.
United Thai Nation Party says island prison 'possible and not fantasy'
Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2025
» Atthawit Suwannapakdee, deputy leader of the United Thai Nation Party, on Monday clarified the viral debate over the party’s proposal to establish an offshore prison — dubbed by netizens as the “Azkaban prison” — saying the idea was not a fantasy and was feasible by converting abandoned oil rigs into detention facilities.
Rival parties outline conscription plans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The People's Party (PP) and the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) have placed military conscription reform at the forefront of their policy platforms, but while both emphasise voluntary service, their proposals differ in clarity, implementation and scale.
Pension tension as Thailand eyes 65
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2025
» The country's working-age demographics are a topic of widespread debate, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul floating the idea of raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.
Chinese embassy warns against buying 'cheap tours' to Thailand
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Chinese embassy on Wednesday warned intending Chinese travellers not to buy “cheap tours” to Thailand, advising them to use only well-known, licensed outbound tour operators to avoid problems.
Two key bridge projects prioritised in South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2025
» The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has been directed to accelerate the disbursement of its 53-billion-baht budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with priority given to two major bridge projects in the southern region aimed at reducing travel time, improving safety, and boosting the regional economy.
Navy officers shunted over oil theft, procurement scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Navy has ordered the immediate transfer of officers accused of involvement in oil theft and procurement irregularities at its logistics base in Trat province, pending a full investigation.
Berry company in Finland exploited dozens of Thai workers, court says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2025
» A district court in Finland has sentenced Vernu Vasunta, CEO of berry company Kiantama, to three and a half years in prison for 62 counts of aggravated human trafficking involving dozens of Thai workers, reported Xinhua, quoting national broadcaster Yle.