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SSF spending triggers fury
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
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.
Activist seeks probe of deputy PM's shareholdings
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has asked the Office of the Attorney-General to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's appointment of Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Energy minister’s shareholding under microscope
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has called on the Election Commission (EC) to investigate shareholdings in four companies by Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Drone rules to be updated amid push for commercial use
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is preparing to amend the Air Navigation Act to better support the growth of drone aviation nationwide.
Cash handout plan is 'probably illegal'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/11/2024
» A former election commissioner has pointed out that the second phase of the 10,000-baht cash handout scheme risks violating the law as the government is due to distribute the money to 4 million elderly Thais during Chinese New Year, which is a few days before the elections of the chiefs of provincial administrative organisations (PAOs).
Ageing society a boost for care industry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The country's ageing society is helping the elderly care industry to thrive, says the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Former head of space tech agency accused of graft
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/06/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is investigating a former director-general of the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) in connection with personal use of an official vehicle, officials said on Thursday.
Lab tests show rice 'edible'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/05/2024
» The government will proceed with its plan to auction off the rice from Yingluck Shinawatra's pledging scheme that had been stored in two warehouses in Surin for 10 years, after a laboratory test result showed that the rice is still safe for consumption.