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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.
Thaksin's magic and influence fading
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/07/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, joined a dinner with coalition parties earlier this week in an effort to revitalise the ruling party. Yet the outcome was far from reassuring.
Thaksin 'secret deal' with Cambodia suspected
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/07/2025
» Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has raised suspicions regarding former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent political activities, questioning whether a secret deal may be behind a series of events that all occurred on the same day.
Speaker tells govt to get its act together
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/06/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday urged the government to sort out political turmoil to secure the passage of the national budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, saying the bill was crucial to the economy.
It's time for Paetongtarn to step up
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» As the country faces severe economic difficulties, it requires a stable government and a leader with strong competency and well-roundedness -- qualifications that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to acquire more of.
PM slams critics of casinos
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has lashed out at critics of the proposed casino entertainment complex, accusing political rivals of playing games to sow public confusion and inflame opposition.
PM invites parties to discuss casino bill
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to invite coalition parties to discuss the casino-entertainment complex bill ahead of the next parliamentary session in July, Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said.
Anutin hails Pheu Thai connection
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2025
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed talk of a rift with Pheu Thai, reaffirming close ties and continued cooperation with the ruling party.
Coalition partners 'to see out this term'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2025
» Despite their rocky relationship, the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party, are expected to stick together and see out the remaining two years of the government's term, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the main opposition People's Party, said.
Bhumjaithai told to sort out casino differences
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» The chief government whip has urged the Bhumjaithai Party to solve internal disagreements over the casino issue and emphasised the importance of maintaining government unity amid growing political tensions between coalition members.