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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.
Watershed harm probed
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/02/2026
» Officials have confirmed extensive illegal logging and road construction inside a protected watershed area of the Mae Yuam Wildlife Sanctuary in Mae Hong Son province, following public allegations.
Democrats to discuss leadership contest on Thursday
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Democrat Party plans to meet on Thursday to lay the groundwork for picking its new leader, with all eyes now on former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva’s possible return to lead the country’s oldest political party.
Pheu Thai MP secures deputy speaker’s post
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Pheu Thai Party MP Chaiya Promma has been selected as first deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, replacing the governing party’s Pichet Chuamuangphan, who was thrown out of parliament by the Constitutional Court on Aug 1 for misusing state funds.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Chula scholar eyes court seat
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/04/2025
» Chulalongkorn University political scientist Chaiyan Chaiyaporn is confident that a case involving his tearing up a ballot paper during the 2006 election will not disqualify him in his bid to be named a Constitutional Court judge.
BJT-friendly Senate sits pretty, for now
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/03/2025
» The vote by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) board on March 6 to limit its probe into the Senate election to money laundering alone, ditching complaints of criminal association, shows the two coalition parties, Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai (BJT), embracing political compromise after their high-profile showdown.
Julapun details casino bill progress
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/01/2025
» Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat on Monday said he had discussed a draft bill proposed by the Finance Ministry with the Council of State for integrated entertainment complexes that would include a casino.
Narumon takes helm of new Kla Dharma Party
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Narumon Pinyosinwat, a former key member of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has denied that the little-known Kla Dharma Party, which has elected her as its new leader, is a branch of PPRP.
EC to announce poll results next week
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/07/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is preparing to announce the official results of the Senate poll next week amid calls to delay this following reports of irregularities in the election process.