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THAILAND

People's Party miffed by EC's refusal of recount in Chon Buri

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/02/2026

» The People's Party (PP) yesterday voiced strong disappointment after the Election Commission (EC) declined to order a recount in Chon Buri Constituency 1, urging authorities instead to release detailed vote data to ensure transparency and restore public confidence.

THAILAND

Demolition of Aetas set to commence

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026

» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has taken its first concrete steps towards demolishing the long-controversial Aetas Ruamrudee building after more than a decade of delays and legal wrangling.

THAILAND

Army slams Cambodia's redeployment of freed captive soldier

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/11/2025

» The 2nd Army Region on Monday condemned Cambodia for reportedly redeploying a soldier who had previously been detained by Thai forces and released on humanitarian grounds due to his severe mental health issues.

THAILAND

Rule of law ranking improves, slightly

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/10/2025

» Thailand's rule of law ranking improved slightly in the latest World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025, ranking 77th out of 143 countries worldwide, says the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai ‘cobra’ says he acted transparently

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/09/2025

» Kanchanaburi MP Sakda Wichiensilp has denied betraying the Pheu Thai Party by breaking ranks to vote for Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister in parliament on Friday. 

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Sa Kaeo governor pledges to reclaim Ban Nong Chan bordering Cambodia

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2025

» Sa Kaeo governor Parinya Phothisat has pledged to reclaim all land at Ban Nong Chan in Khok Sung district that has long been encroached upon by Cambodian nationals, stressing that the area is indisputably Thai territory. He also promised to accelerate the issuance of land title deeds for eligible residents.

THAILAND

Their Majesties to bestow ‘bravery medals’ on border defenders

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2025

» Their Majesties the King and Queen will bestow bravery medals upon soldiers, border patrol police and ranger units serving along the Thai–Cambodian frontier, in recognition of their courage and sacrifice.

THAILAND

Calls for new mums to get more leave

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/08/2025

» A Thammasat University academic has backed calls to extend Thailand's maternity leave from 98 to 180 days as part of an effort to help the country tackle its declining birth rate.