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Pressure rises over barcodes
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» A legal expert from the People's Party (PP) says the use of traceable barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers used in the election could violate the principle of secret voting outlined in the constitution.
Anutin's credibility shaken by floods
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/11/2025
» The southern flood crisis, especially the disaster in Hat Yai, has placed the Anutin Charnvirakul government and his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) in political difficulties. Some observers have even forewarned that the flood woes are the beginning of the BJT government's downfall.
Acting PM issues policy directives to better aid public
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday laid down urgent policy directives to provincial governors and senior officials, calling for faster and more effective responses to deliver government policies as well as better serve the people.
Weed policy shift gets thumbs-down
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/06/2025
» Three years after Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis, health and civil society experts are raising concerns over public health and inadequate regulations which accompanied the move.
National emergency levels lowered
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/04/2025
» The National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command lowered the level of national emergency response from Level 3 to Level 2 on Sunday night, following an assessment that the situation in the country is under control after Friday's earthquake, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
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.
Thai parliament reports no real earthquake damage, just 'minor cracks'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» Parliament House on Monday reported no damage after the March 28 earthquake, and that new safety equipment and an updated evacuation plan had been prepared should there be a repeat of the tremors that shook the capital on Friday.
Kanchababuri MP petitions for land to be returned to locals
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/02/2025
» A Kanchanaburi MP has objected to a decree designating restricted land areas in four of the province's districts, in an attempt to return land ownership rights to locals.
PM wants to step up budget spending
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/01/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has asked state agencies to accelerate the disbursement of the investment budget, as only 18% has been spent since the fiscal year began on Oct 1.
No evidence of graft in gym inquiry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/01/2025
» The investigation into alleged graft in the procurement of exercise equipment for seven recreation and sports centres across the capital has found no evidence of wrongdoing.