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Democracy calls: So what's new this time?
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As voters prepare for tomorrow's general election, they will also be asked to decide if they want the constitution to be amended.
Thai govt seeks to prevent Social Security Fund collapse
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Sunday pledged to explore measures to prevent a potential collapse of the Social Security Fund (SSF) a decade from now as a result of insufficient funding.
Govt 'committed' to student tablet plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/07/2024
» The Education Ministry remains committed to its tablet distribution project despite the budget being cut from 16 billion to 13 billion baht, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, an assistant to the Education Minister, said on Monday.
Pheu Thai denies meddling rap
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has denied interfering with the Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s independence, despite criticism of the bank's interest rate stance by leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Govt must form PM2.5 panel: TDRI
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/03/2024
» A national committee to devise a policy on battling the PM2.5 problem, and an agency to manage the smog are needed to address the nation's air pollution, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Pheu Thai may need a risky alliance
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2023
» With the election approaching, Pheu Thai has experienced a setback. Despite its massive populist scheme -- a pledge of 10,000-baht digital wallets -- a number of pre-election opinion poll results show stagnating, if not declining, support for the party while its friend-turned-foe Move Forward Party is doing better by the day.
Parties prefer shade as city poll looms
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/03/2022
» Bangkok is braced for a fierce political battle now the countdown for the gubernatorial elections has finally begun.