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'No plan' for VAT rate hike
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party's immediate focus is economic recovery.
Lawyer says People's Party knew of rape case pre-poll
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/02/2026
» A lawyer has alleged that the People's Party (PP) was aware of the rape case against its Maha Sarakham candidate before the Feb 8 election but went ahead and fielded him anyway.
Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
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.
Teachers at small schools struggling to cope, survey shows
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/01/2026
» Excessive workloads, long teaching hours and a worsening work-life balance are raising concerns about teachers’ wellbeing and the quality of education, especially at Thailand’s small schools, a new study finds.
People's Party hands Isriya new role
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) unveiled Isriya Paireepairit, a party-list election candidate, as a member of its "People's Government Management Team" under its The Professionals campaign, assigning him responsibility for the new economy.
Demolition of Aetas set to commence
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has taken its first concrete steps towards demolishing the long-controversial Aetas Ruamrudee building after more than a decade of delays and legal wrangling.
Pannika files fake-news complaint
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025
» Pannika Wanich, a core member of the Progressive Movement, has filed a police complaint against the administrators of several social media accounts for distorting her remarks and spreading fake news, which she says could undermine both the upcoming election and national security.
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.
People's Party weighs up fielding Sita for governor
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/11/2025
» The People's Party has neither confirmed nor denied speculation that it is in talks with Sita Divari, a former Bangkok governor candidate from the Thai Sang Thai Party, about potentially contesting the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election under its banner.