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Co-working space opens in Laksi
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/03/2026
» A co-working space has opened at the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road, aiming to support hybrid work trends and promote the Laksi area as a "work-near-home" hub for residents in northern Bangkok.
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
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.
It's time for Paetongtarn to step up
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» As the country faces severe economic difficulties, it requires a stable government and a leader with strong competency and well-roundedness -- qualifications that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to acquire more of.
PM touts economic plans
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged a raft of new populist measures to boost the economy and improve people's livelihoods next year.
20-baht fare extension sought for Red Line
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» The operator of the Red Line is seeking to extend its 20-baht flat-rate fare for a second year after the current trial expires in November, as it has led to a big increase in ridership.
Workshop lays groundwork for Senate poll
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) and the Interior Ministry yesterday organised a workshop to prepare some 1,400 election and interior officials for the upcoming Senate polls while almost 18,000 people have expressed interest in running for the 200-member chamber.
Govt to pilot 20 baht flat-rate city train fare over New Year
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/09/2023
» A 20-baht flat fare will be piloted on the MRT Purple Line and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Red Line within the next three months as a "New Year's present" to the public, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Tuesday.
Next poll brings old guard new priorities
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2023
» Now that the country is heading towards an election, which is to take place on May 14, it seems the dictator vs democracy dichotomy has largely faded as most political parties are forced to focus on measures to tackle economic problems in order to boost their chance of winning in the polls.
Mixed jabs strategy adds to confusion
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/07/2021
» The delay in Thailand's AstraZeneca vaccine delivery plan is indeed a bad omen for the embattled Prayut Chan-o-cha government.