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Democrats oppose Land Bridge project
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party said it opposes the Land Bridge megaproject, insisting that local residents in the affected areas must first approve any development.
Medical gear purchases trigger graft concerns
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) on Monday raised concerns over possible irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment worth 603 million baht by several state-run hospitals, saying pricing showed significant discrepancies.
Anutin faces spectre of an early exit
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/11/2025
» A slew of problems and intensifying challenges may force Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to make an early exit, dissolving the House of Representatives sooner than the late-January timeline set out in the memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the People's Party (PP).
Thai government launches tourism push for border provinces
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/10/2025
» The government has launched a new tourism stimulus programme called “Check-in Fin Wow: East X Northeast” to boost tourism and revitalise local economies in seven border provinces along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Sophon targets vapes and narcotics to protect youth
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum, as the newly appointed chairman of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), has pledged swift and decisive action to combat the rising use of e-cigarettes and narcotics among Thai youth despite the government's short tenure.
Academic bangs the drum for delayed retirement age
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/10/2025
» A scholar at Thammasat University has backed the idea of extending the age of retirement to 65, given the challenges posed by an ageing society, saying that retaining the current threshold could lead many retirees to struggle financially in the years to come.
MP voices concern over SSO investment meetings
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» People's Party MP for Bangkok, Rakchanok Srinok, has accused the Social Security Office (SSO) of allowing unauthorised individuals to attend sensitive investment meetings concerning the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Thanakorn denies bank transfer link
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2025
» Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana has denied rumours concerning a 20-million-baht bank transfer allegedly involving an MP from the South.
Co-payment for gym fees to help slash NCDs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has proposed new initiatives to promote physical activity and cut non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including co-payment for gym membership fees.
Nakhon Ratchasima city adapts to ageing society
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/09/2025
» Nakhon Ratchasima has launched itself as a city of universal design as Thailand transitions into a full-fledged ageing society.