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Vote-buying claims dismissed by senior politicians
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2026
» Senior politicians have dismissed allegations of widespread vote‑buying ahead of the election, rejecting reports that cash handouts have surged to record levels.
Short-term help expected
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» The government led by Anutin Charnvirakul began its term on Oct 1 under a four-month mandate, ahead of the expected dissolution of parliament and upcoming general elections.
In dire need of direction
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» Thai politics has once again reached a turning point, as the Pheu Thai Party had two prime ministers impeached by the Constitutional Court and is set to take up the role of an opposition party.
Political paralysis
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» Signs of conflict within the coalition government have been more frequent this year, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on several occasions denying rumours of cabinet reshuffles or even parliamentary dissolutions.
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about 157 billion baht – earlier allocated for 10,000-baht handouts in fiscal 2025 – on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.
Tariffs put fate of handout scheme in question
Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The fate of the third phase of the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the impact of US tariffs on the Thai economy.
Soaring prices top latest list of woes in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 05/05/2025
» Sharply rising consumer prices top the current list of pressing issues people want fixed, according to a survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Gauging an elusive growth target
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/02/2025
» With the first month of 2025 passed, the economy still faces uncertainty and unclear growth drivers.
Handouts a priority: Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2025
» SI SA KET: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has vowed the latest instalments of the flagship digital wallet scheme will be completed by the end of April, just in time for the third phase of the handout.
Hopes and wishes for Thai economy in 2025
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2025
» The government, led by the Pheu Thai Party, has undergone two changes of leadership in the past year and faced criticism for its lack of solid economic progress.