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BJT may seek wriggle room from pact
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/09/2025
» Now that the dust has settled, it appears the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is discreetly abandoning its promises regarding the push to rewrite the charter -- a major condition in exchange for the People's Party's (PP) support for its leader's premiership bid.
Cabinet to review casino feedback
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/10/2024
» A public hearing on the casino-entertainment complex bill has been completed, with feedback to be submitted to the cabinet, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) at the Ministry of Finance.
1.3 tonnes of UK-bound cannabis seized
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/09/2024
» Customs officials have seized more than 1.3 tonnes of dry cannabis buds bound for the United Kingdom at Laem Chabang Port.
Thai casino plan gains momentum
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has defended its casino-entertainment complex project, saying it will legalise the underground activity and allow the government to collect tax revenue from it.
Organ donor status on licences updated
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is updating driver’s licences so that they clearly state whether the holder is an organ donor.
Thai govt finalises casino legalisation bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/08/2024
» The government is pressing ahead with a bill to allow casinos to operate legally within entertainment complexes in the country.
Pita vs the 'judicialisation of politics'
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/06/2023
» More than one month has passed since the May 14 general election, and yet Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat's future is still hanging in the air as the controversy over his iTV shares, among other things, may nullify his bid to become prime minister.
Officials must boost public trust in jabs
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/04/2021
» A delay in the Covid-19 vaccine purchase plan has unforgivably crippled Thailand's efforts in handling the third wave of coronavirus outbreak that hit the country early this month.