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Thanakorn denies bank transfer link
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2025
» Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana has denied rumours concerning a 20-million-baht bank transfer allegedly involving an MP from the South.
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.
PM slams critics of casinos
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has lashed out at critics of the proposed casino entertainment complex, accusing political rivals of playing games to sow public confusion and inflame opposition.
Flak mounts over Thai charter rewrite bid
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/09/2024
» Opposition is mounting against a bid by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, particularly provisions concerning the ethical standards for political office-holders.
Taxes slashed for booze, pubs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2024
» The Excise Department has cut tax rates for alcohol and nightlife venues, effective on Friday, in a bid to boost tourism and domestic spending.
MFP 'weakens stance' on lese majeste ahead of key court ruling
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/01/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has shown signs of faltering in its commitment to push for reforms of the lese majeste law ahead of the Constitutional Court's ruling on the party's fate on Jan 31, according to Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement (PM).
Prayut's future increasingly unclear
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2023
» As the May 14 election countdown has begun, Pheu Thai continues to take a healthy lead, with a strong chance of winning a landslide or even an avalanche -- if it gets over 310 out of 500 seats.
Clock ticks for Prayut and his new party
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha finally broke his silence over his political future when he signed up with Ruam Thai Sang Chart, known as the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, on Monday.
Three new cabinet ministers named
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/12/2022
» Three new cabinet members have been named in a move that could forge stability for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and better prepare it for the next polls.
Three new cabinet ministers appointed
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/11/2022
» The Royal Gazette on Wednesday announced the royally approved appointment of Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana as PM's Office minister, Sunthorn Pansaengthong as deputy agriculture minister and Narit Khamnurak as deputy interior minister.