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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.
Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/09/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.
'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.
Cash handout faces legal hurdle
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/04/2025
» The government faces a new legal challenge after a petition was submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), asking it to investigate a 35-billion-baht sum used to finance its 10,000-baht cash handout.
Thai govt ‘slow to react’ to tremors
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» The Senate on Monday took the government to task for what it said was a slow response to Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand.
Mahidol University to set up 'living drug' factory
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/03/2025
» Mahidol University has launched the Mahidol University Foundation Fund for Sustainability as part of efforts to enhance medical research and innovation capabilities.
Thailand urges regional anti-scam effort
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thailand aims to secure a commitment from Asean member countries to more effectively combat online scams at the Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting this month, says Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
United Nations Development Programme tie-up to bolster climate change resilience
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» Efforts are being made to strengthen Thailand's ability to deal with the increasing threat of climate change.
Escapee Chaowalit faces time in solitary after quarantine
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/06/2024
» High-profile prison escapee Chaowalit Thongduang, aka “Paeng Nanod”, who was arrested in Bali two weeks ago is now undergoing a ten-day Covid-19 quarantine at Bang Kwang Central Prison.