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PP's fate in hands of Supreme Court
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2026
» Progress of the legal case against 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs involved in a proposed amendment of Section 112 of the criminal code -- the lese-majeste law -- is heating up an already simmering political atmosphere.
Shifting alliances and fading juntas
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/01/2025
» Thai politics is currently undergoing significant change. The junta and its conservative network, which held a grip on politics over the last two decades, are fading from the scene. Now, we witness ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra making his political comeback as a relatively new player -- the Bhumjaithai Party wields its power over the Upper Chamber.
Cooperation deal with Italy 'in the pipeline'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/11/2024
» Thailand and Italy are working on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on agricultural cooperation that will cover production, trade and investment, according to Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Local halal industry gets a boost
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/06/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is ready to push the Thai halal industry as a halal hub of the region, says Minister of Industry Pimpatra Wichaikul.
Big hopes for soft power skills
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/04/2024
» The government will kick off its One Family One Soft Power (Ofos) project in June, and aims to create 20 million jobs with a minimum annual salary of 200,000 baht, said Paetongtarn Shinawatra, chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development and the Pheu Thai Party's leader.
Move Forward Party leader downplays dissolution effort
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2024
» Move Forward Party leader Chaithawat Tulathon on Sunday downplayed speculation regarding the prospects of the MFP being dissolved over its stance against the lese-majeste law, saying the party is ready to deal with it.