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Bhumjaithai coalition faces daunting challenges
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026
» As the Election Commission (EC) shrugs off legal hassles and proceeds with MP endorsements, the formation of a new coalition government, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the helm, is taking shape.
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.
Renovations raise eyebrows
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Criticism is mounting against parliament's request for a billion baht in additional budget for renovations, despite the new chambers only opening last year.
Thaksin to skip court hearing on hospital stay
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will submit a written statement at the opening of a court hearing on June 13 into claims that his prison sentence was not adequately enforced, according to his lawyer.
Protesters pressure PM on Thaksin
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/01/2025
» Opponents of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to instruct state agencies to cooperate with an investigation into claims that her father benefited unfairly from special treatment in a police hospital during his prison term.
Fired workers of auto parts company to get help
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/12/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has pledged full support for 859 former employees of Yarnapund Company Limited who were laid off without receiving severance pay.
New Thai cabinet line-up to be finalised 'by the end of the week'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2024
» The line-up of the new cabinet is expected to be drawn up by the end of the week, said Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, saying the government will immediately get to work after announcing its policy statement before parliament next month.
Conservatives still wield 'lawfare' axe
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/06/2024
» Thai politics is facing a dilemma once again as key parties are being slapped with lawsuits.
Senate poll 'prone to manipulation'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has slammed the process behind the upcoming Senate election for paying lip service to professional representation and being prone to manipulation.
Govt vows cut in energy prices
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has vowed to push for a major restructuring of the country's energy pricing system, starting with the freeing up of refined oil import restrictions.