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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.
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.
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.
Pheu Thai wavers over amnesty bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party backtracked on an earlier announcement that it would add violations of Section 112, or the lese majeste law, to the amnesty bill.
Paetongtarn eyes Feb release for Thaksin
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2024
» Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra says she hopes her father, convicted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, will be released on parole on Feb 18.
Keep guard up against virus rebound
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/05/2020
» The country has started the countdown for the second round of easing and reopening, with the initial date set for May 17, though conditions do apply. Indeed, we will probably know within the next five days if the much-anticipated relaxation, with greater freedom of movement and various business and trade reopenings, is possible.