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Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Ex-mayor in Chai Nat gets 5 years
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/09/2025
» A former mayor in Chai Nat province has been jailed for five years for corruption after misusing municipal workers and equipment.
Beacon of hope in diabetes fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2025
» Nestled in the heart of the Northeast, the small district of Phon Sawan may seem an unlikely battleground in the country's fight against chronic illness.
Ministry wants all children to go to school
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Ministry of Interior has intensified efforts to eliminate inequality in education and has directed local government to lead a nationwide campaign to bring children who do not attend school back into classrooms.
Thai govt ‘slow to react’ to tremors
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» The Senate on Monday took the government to task for what it said was a slow response to Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand.
Thailand's online gig workers reminded to file income declaration
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2025
» The government is reminding online gig workers, including freelance workers, food delivery riders, YouTubers and social media influencers, to file the 2024 personal income tax form by March 31 or risk facing penalties such as fines of up to 200,000 baht and/or seven years imprisonment.
PM touts economic plans
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged a raft of new populist measures to boost the economy and improve people's livelihoods next year.
Sia Piang out of jail, dept confirms
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/12/2024
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has confirmed the release of Apichart Jansakulporn, better known as Sia Piang, a businessman sentenced to 48 years in prison for his involvement in the rice-pledging scandal.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
Govt indifference haunts Tak Bai deaths
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government may be relieved that the Tak Bai lawsuit is over after the case was dismissed by a court following the expiry of the statute of limitations at midnight on Oct 25. But this could restart difficulties in the restive deep South.