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Laser IDs no privacy risk: People's Party
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has defended its use of Laser ID numbers for party membership applications, insisting the process is secure, lawful and does not involve storing members' personal data in its database.
Poll pledges 'not sustainable'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) said the campaign pledges reported to the Election Commission by five major political parties taking part in the election on Sunday could place an unsustainable burden on the country's finances.
Chinese flock to Vietnam due to Thailand safety fears
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2025
» Vietnam has surpassed Thailand in terms of attracting Chinese tourists, but safety and premium tourism hold the key to recapturing the market, according to Aksornsri Phanishsarn, an associate professor of economics at Thammasat University.
Co-payment for gym fees to help slash NCDs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has proposed new initiatives to promote physical activity and cut non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including co-payment for gym membership fees.
Sign-up for flat rail fare starts Monday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry is urging Thais to sign up for the government's flat-rate electric train fare in Bangkok, the registration for which is scheduled to open on Monday.
'Trust lost' in border dispute
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/06/2025
» The leaked telephone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has impacted Thailand's internal affairs, an international law scholar at Thammasat University has observed.
Leave no stone unturned in graft probes
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/04/2025
» The collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building last week following a powerful quake in Myanmar set a world record -- but not in a way that Thai people would take pride in.
Ex-PM shrugs off US visa move
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/03/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra downplayed the visa sanctions imposed by the US against Thai officials over their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China last month.
'Outdated' 2-5pm booze ban faces fresh opposition
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2025
» Hotels and businesses that sell alcohol on Monday called on the government to lift the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2pm to 5pm, saying the prohibition is outdated.
‘Home for Thais’ website crashes as 12 million register
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2025
» More than 12 million people reportedly registered for the government’s new “Home for Thais” housing programme on Friday, causing the official website to crash.