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Social Security Office faulted for benefit delays
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny after a board member representing insured workers said millions of contributors remain unable to access new dental benefits, while hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are still waiting for updated pension payments.
Stability first: Business urges swift economic action
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» In January, Thailand weathered baht appreciation, volatile gold prices, and the likelihood of a temporary halt in government spending as the country awaits the formation of a new government following the Feb 8 election.
Report flags poverty and ageing society as threats
Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» Thailand is facing a “perfect storm” as a low birth rate, persistent poverty and a rapidly ageing society place mounting pressure on the tax base, welfare system and social structure, says the Equitable Education Fund (EEF).
Survey warns of vote-buying
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is examining allegations of vote-buying after a survey suggested more than a quarter of prospective voters would back candidates who offer cash, with payments reportedly ranging from 3,000 to 7,500 baht per person.
Boat crash prompts new safety rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» Chiang Mai: Strict new safety measures have been imposed on boat tours at the popular "Floating Rain Tree" attraction in Mae Ngat Somboon Chon dam in Sri Lanna National Park following a recent collision.
Hoaxes 'rife' as poll nears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» As campaigning intensifies ahead of the February general election, allegations of organised misinformation and political smearing have taken centre stage, with the People's Party (PP) and Pheu Thai warning that distorted narratives and selective attacks risk distracting voters from substantive policy debate.
Major political parties step up campaign pitches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026
» Major political parties yesterday intensified their campaign pitches, with the Pheu Thai Party promising higher rice profits for farmers and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) focusing on border security, welfare expansion and cost-of-living relief.
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.
Public invited to pay their respects to late Queen Mother
Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Bureau of the Royal Household will open the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace for the public to pay their respects to the body of the late Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, with four daily sessions starting Sunday.
A fair shake on trade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025
» The negotiations between Thailand and the US on reciprocal tariffs advanced with the recent announcement of a joint statement on a framework for the agreement on reciprocal trade.