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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July
Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2025
» Thailand on Wednesday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during fighting in July, fulfilling a condition of the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday, the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry announced.
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.
Social Security Board approves new pension formula
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) has unanimously approved a draft ministerial regulation introducing the new Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) pension formula, expected to take effect early next year, to improve benefits for insured workers.
Gold Card scheme running large deficits, ministry says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has acknowledged that the universal healthcare system is facing a deepening financial crisis, citing mounting losses under the National Health Security Fund.
'Retirement lottery' scheme earns praise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» The World Bank's commendation of the government's "retirement lottery" bodes well for the kingdom's behavioural policy design, says Assoc Prof Auschala Chalayonnavin, dean of the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University.
Call to expand social security dental care
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Dental Council of Thailand has called on the Minister of Labour to increase social security members' access to dental benefits.
Govt mulls retirement age increase
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2025
» The Labour Ministry is considering a proposal to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65 and promote voluntary retirement, which it says are needed to bolster the financial capacity of the Social Security Office (SSF) as Thailand is on track to becoming a super-aged society.
Payment for military exemption touted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2025
» The Defence Ministry is mulling a proposal from the chief of the Territorial Defence Command (TDC) to let men pay to be exempted from conscription, with the funds earmarked to support soldiers.
Complaint withdrawals 'will not affect iCon case'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» The withdrawal of some complaints against a major suspect in the iCon Group fraud will not disrupt legal proceedings, said Pol Maj Woranan Srilam, spokesman of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Military downsizing gets nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Defence Council on Monday approved a white paper that outlines a plan to downsize the armed forces and reduce spending on weapons.