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All eyes trained on coalition maths
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As the election campaign enters its final stage, with more than 53 million eligible voters heading to the polls tomorrow, experts are making their final tea-leaf readings.
Pheu Thai MP secures deputy speaker’s post
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Pheu Thai Party MP Chaiya Promma has been selected as first deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, replacing the governing party’s Pichet Chuamuangphan, who was thrown out of parliament by the Constitutional Court on Aug 1 for misusing state funds.
Unesco 'rip-offs' spur probe
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/07/2025
» The permanent secretary of the Culture Ministry has ordered a probe into allegations swirling online that Cambodia tried to nominate 22 Thai literary works as Unesco Cultural Heritage in 2008.
Anutin calls on media to drop 'baseless' Isoc claims
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2025
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday urged the media to quit persisting with "false" claims that he has been blacklisted by the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) for exploiting the monarchy for political gain.
PM's dad Thaksin says no plans for a cabinet reshuffle
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2025
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said there is no plan to reshuffle the cabinet after the censure debate slated to take place at the end of the month, saying the government remains united.
Shifting alliances and fading juntas
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/01/2025
» Thai politics is currently undergoing significant change. The junta and its conservative network, which held a grip on politics over the last two decades, are fading from the scene. Now, we witness ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra making his political comeback as a relatively new player -- the Bhumjaithai Party wields its power over the Upper Chamber.
Rainmaking flights give air quality instant boost
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/12/2024
» The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok, its adjacent provinces and some northern provinces has reportedly improved following the first day of rainmaking flights by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA).
Narumon takes helm of new Kla Dharma Party
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Narumon Pinyosinwat, a former key member of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has denied that the little-known Kla Dharma Party, which has elected her as its new leader, is a branch of PPRP.
Wage rise for select regions
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2024
» The tripartite wage committee on Tuesday approved another minimum wage increase to 400 baht a day for some areas in 10 provinces, effective on April 13.
Jams on Rama II turn off tourists
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Transport Ministry to expedite construction along Rama II Road after a popular online survey found congestion along the road is putting tourists off the resort town of Hua Hin.