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OPINION

New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026

» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.

THAILAND

Crackdown launched on reform-land misuse

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026

» The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has instructed its provincial offices nationwide to intensify inspections of land use and take legal action against those occupying or exploiting reform land unlawfully.

THAILAND

Royal Kathina Robe presented in Sri Lanka

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/10/2025

» The political adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs has presented the Royal Kathina Robe at Malwathu Maha Viharaya, Kandy, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

THAILAND

Ex-reporter presses DSI on temple scandal

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/08/2025

» A former journalist has filed a petition with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) requesting it accept the Wat Phrabat Namphu controversy as a special case.

THAILAND

Scholar backs tighter curbs on temples

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/07/2025

» A legal scholar is calling for tighter financial regulation of Buddhist temples, arguing senior monks hold power equivalent to high-ranking government officials yet remain exempt from anti-corruption scrutiny.

THAILAND

Majesties to pay visit to Bhutan

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2025

» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.

THAILAND

Parties told to back casino bill

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025

» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has warned members of the ruling coalition to support the casino-entertainment complex bill, which is set to be deliberated in parliament on Wednesday, or face expulsion from the government, according to sources close to the matter.

THAILAND

Lands Department undeterred by Alpine compensation risk

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/01/2025

» The Department of Lands (DoL) has expressed no concern about possibly paying up to 7.7 billion baht in compensation after the Interior Ministry ordered the revocation of ownership titles for the Alpine Golf and Sports Club and nearby residential properties in Pathum Thani province.

THAILAND

Thai schools to determine student hairstyles after regulation change

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/01/2025

» Thailand's Ministry of Education has revoked the regulation concerning hairstyles for students in public schools, ministry spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said.

THAILAND

Govt 'unfazed' by protest threats

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/10/2024

» The government is playing down critics' threats to take to the streets in protest against its policies, saying it won't bow to pressure from any party.