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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.
Election Commission reviewing promises worth trillions
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» Political parties have put trillions of baht on the table as the Election Commission released details of 527 campaign policies submitted by 51 parties contesting Thailand’s general election on Feb 8.
Welfare fund under scrutiny
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People's Party (PP) criticised the fund's management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of its services.
SSF spending triggers fury
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
35 parties plan meet to discuss charter referendum
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/01/2026
» Representatives from 35 political parties will present their views and stances on the looming constitutional referendum next Tuesday, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Democrats oppose Land Bridge project
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party said it opposes the Land Bridge megaproject, insisting that local residents in the affected areas must first approve any development.
Medical gear purchases trigger graft concerns
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) on Monday raised concerns over possible irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment worth 603 million baht by several state-run hospitals, saying pricing showed significant discrepancies.
Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
Anutin faces spectre of an early exit
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/11/2025
» A slew of problems and intensifying challenges may force Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to make an early exit, dissolving the House of Representatives sooner than the late-January timeline set out in the memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the People's Party (PP).
Thai govt steps up online scam fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/11/2025
» Four key agencies are preparing to sign an agreement to boost the government’s effort to combat online scams and money laundering, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.