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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.
Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Chaikasem a ‘ready but reluctant’ PM
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/06/2025
» Chaikasem Nitisiri, the third and final prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party in the 2023 election, says he would be willing to take over from Paetongtarn Shinawatra but only if “necessary”, amid speculation he could become Thailand’s next premier.
Thaksin backs drug fight
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra has urged the government to intensify its anti-drug war against the United Wa State Army (UWSA), known as the Red Wa, that operates in Myanmar, saying the foreign affairs minister will meet with representatives of neighbouring countries to discuss measures to combat drug networks.
Is Pheu Thai's Udon win hollow glory?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/11/2024
» As the Pheu Thai Party celebrates its candidate's victory at the Nov 24 PAO chairman election in Udon Thani, analysts see the poll victory differently.
Tweaks needed for northern Thailand tourism project
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2024
» The new co-payment tourism promotion programme for northern destinations in Thailand will certainly need an upgrade in terms of both the amount of subsidies from the government and number of tourists to receive them, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Wednesday.
Thaksin reclaims political centre stage
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/08/2024
» As the Pheu Thai Party was busy forming a new cabinet, Thaksin Shinawatra re-consolidated his power in the blink of an eye. Few, if any, political observers would have imagined this phenomenon in almost two decades of colour-coded politics that saw Thaksin, for much of that time, living in self-imposed exile.
PM calls for strict vetting
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2024
» Thorough background checks will be conducted on candidates for cabinet posts to ensure they meet requirements stipulated by law and avoid any legal wrangling that could land the new government in trouble, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Opinion split on push to remove Thai PM
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/07/2024
» Observers are divided on whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin should be removed from office over his decision to appoint former convict Pichit Chuenban as a PM's Office Minister in the last cabinet reshuffle.
Election Commission clarifies 'offence' in Senate race
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/06/2024
» Registering in the wrong professional groups may not constitute an offence unless the candidate intended to deceive authorities and the public in the Senate election, says the Election Commission (EC).