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Anutin's credibility shaken by floods
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/11/2025
» The southern flood crisis, especially the disaster in Hat Yai, has placed the Anutin Charnvirakul government and his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) in political difficulties. Some observers have even forewarned that the flood woes are the beginning of the BJT government's downfall.
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.
Thai government launches tourism push for border provinces
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/10/2025
» The government has launched a new tourism stimulus programme called “Check-in Fin Wow: East X Northeast” to boost tourism and revitalise local economies in seven border provinces along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Democrats enjoy resurgence of support
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Democrat Party is seeing a surge of political veterans rejoining its ranks, as momentum builds behind former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's expected return to the party leadership ahead of a crucial general assembly later this month.
Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
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.
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.
Acting PM issues policy directives to better aid public
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday laid down urgent policy directives to provincial governors and senior officials, calling for faster and more effective responses to deliver government policies as well as better serve the people.
DSI accused of stalling land row case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has accused the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of stalling a high-profile land encroachment case in Ubon Ratchathani province, allegedly involving a billion-baht starch company and members of a politically influential family.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.