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PM vows tougher anti‑corruption drive after Thailand’s low Corruption Perceptions Index ranking
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has pledged aggressive reforms after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
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.
Welfare fund under scrutiny
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People's Party (PP) criticised the fund's management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of its services.
35 parties plan meet to discuss charter referendum
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/01/2026
» Representatives from 35 political parties will present their views and stances on the looming constitutional referendum next Tuesday, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Election Commission acknowledges error in sample ballot for voters
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has acknowledged a printing error in sample referendum ballots distributed to households nationwide, after former commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn raised concerns that missing text could confuse voters.
Defence Ministry clarifies Cambodia's ceasefire call
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Defence Ministry yesterday clarified that a letter sent by Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha did not explicitly declare a ceasefire, although it carried implications that Cambodia wished hostilities to cease and sought further discussion through bilateral mechanisms.
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.
Army slams Cambodia's redeployment of freed captive soldier
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/11/2025
» The 2nd Army Region on Monday condemned Cambodia for reportedly redeploying a soldier who had previously been detained by Thai forces and released on humanitarian grounds due to his severe mental health issues.
Klatham MP accuses People's Party of fee scam
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/11/2025
» Klatham Party MP Phai Lik has accused the main opposition People's Party (PP) of using payments made to MPs' assistants to cover party membership fees, a practice he said could be seen as money laundering.