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THAILAND

People’s Party on back foot over reform

Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2026

» If there is one issue that should naturally belong to the People’s Party, it is the politics of institutional reform — especially when that reform touches on the privileges, perks and opaque benefits enjoyed by political and state elites.

THAILAND

Social Security Office must stay independent, says labour minister

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat on Tuesday pledged to ensure the Social Security Office (SSO) operates independently and transparently, while confirming that the Social Security Board (SSB) election will retain the existing "one voter, seven votes" formula.

THAILAND

People's Party urges disclosure of agency pay, perks

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» The opposition People's Party (PP) has called on independent state agencies to publicly disclose the salaries, allowances and welfare benefits of their executives, amid criticism that the party has been outmanoeuvred on parliamentary welfare reform.

THAILAND

Scholar slams PM's policies

News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026

» An economic scholar has criticised the government's "Anutin 2" policies as inadequate in addressing current economic risks, urging a review of the 2026 fiscal budget to better respond to the escalating energy crisis and widening inequality.

THAILAND

Army tightens training for this year's conscript intake

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» The army will require more than 80,000 conscripts for 2026, while tightening training regulations and reinforcing a strict ban on violence against recruits.

THAILAND

Move to scrap MP pensions tipped for this week

News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026

» A motion to abolish MPs' pensions is expected to be raised in parliament this week amid concerns over fairness and the growing financial burden on the state.

THAILAND

Lawmakers to meet over House benefits

News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026

» Lawmakers will meet on Monday to debate scrapping free meals for MPs following criticism over excessive taxpayer-funded benefits.

BUSINESS

SMEs’ loan access to improve

Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2026

» The government has launched a scheme to help small and medium-sized businesses access financing for commercial pickup trucks, targeting transport operators, farmers and freelancers.

THAILAND

Thai state agencies spend B250m a year on trips abroad

News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026

» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand has urged state agencies to put an end to overseas study trips that are largely tourism-oriented.

THAILAND

Thai massage industry set for overhaul

News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2026

» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) says it is working on a comprehensive upgrade of the country's traditional Thai massage industry.