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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.
Senate 'alarmed' by rising violence
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Senate Committee on Military and National Security has raised alarm over the surge in violent incidents across the southern border provinces, allegedly orchestrated by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group.
SSO calendar stays despite controversy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is pressing ahead with the printing of its calendar for next year, despite members and employers favouring scrapping it entirely.
Organ donor status on licences updated
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is updating driver’s licences so that they clearly state whether the holder is an organ donor.
Former head of space tech agency accused of graft
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/06/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is investigating a former director-general of the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) in connection with personal use of an official vehicle, officials said on Thursday.
Young people ignorant of vaping risks, survey finds
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/06/2024
» More than 60% of young people in the country think e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking regular cigarettes while over 50% believe nicotine is a healthy substance, a survey has found.
Senate hopefuls reminded silence is a virtue
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/06/2024
» The provincial-level Senate election will take place nationwide on Sunday, with the Election Commission (EC) having asked candidates to show up at polling stations on time, and without having introduced themselves during the vote.
Drink-driving activist wants offenders sent to prison
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2024
» A prominent campaigner against drink driving has written to the president of the Supreme Court and the attorney-general asking they consider giving drunk drivers the maximum penalty this year - imprisonment, especially repeat offenders.
Young firebrands face uncertain fate
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/11/2019
» After the Constitutional Court's controversial verdict disqualifying Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit over the V-Luck shares saga, a domino effect for the business-tycoon-turned-politician and his party looks to be on the horizon.