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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.
Democrats pledge to support the vulnerable
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party hit the campaign trail in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Wednesday, announcing its comeback with headline policies to financially support people in vulnerable groups, including a 65,000-baht newborn allowance and a 1,000-baht monthly old age pension.
FM to raise border mine concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2025
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is in Geneva this week for the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
Opposition presses for improved border-clash compensation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/08/2025
» The main opposition People's Party on Thursday plans to question the government about improving compensation for residents affected by recent clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border.
BMA begins bid to upgrade all public motorbike stands
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a comprehensive initiative to upgrade all 5,365 registered public motorcycle taxi stands across the city. The project, set to run from August to December, aims to improve safety, enhance service standards, and increase public trust in motorcycle taxi services.
800k to receive aid this term
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2025
» The government will provide financial support through the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme under the Equitable Education Fund (EEF) to at least 800,000 students this term, as part of its initiative to promote equitable access to education.
National Anti-Corruption Commission to probe justice minister, DSI chief
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to set up an investigative panel to probe Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong and Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general Pol Lt Col Yutthana Praedam, following complaints of misconduct and political persecution related to the recent Senate election investigation.
Thai consumer spending tightens
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2025
» Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending.
Tourism in the doldrums
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 12/05/2025
» The tourism industry posted underwhelming results for the first four months this year as the international market contracted by 0.2% year-on-year.
Govt to allow more flexibility with scout uniforms
Post Reporters, Published on 29/04/2025
» Regulations are being amended to allow a more flexible, casual dress code for the scout uniforms worn by male and female students, Deputy Education Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Tuesday.