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THAILAND

Academic welcomes tougher penalties for booze violations

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/04/2026

» A new amendment to the alcohol control law is being hailed by an academic as a significant step toward international standards, introducing tougher penalties for selling to minors and intoxicated individuals, alongside expanded civil liability for vendors.

OPINION

New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026

» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.

THAILAND

Too much screen time 'bad for kids'

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026

» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).

THAILAND

Royal Kathina Robe presented in Sri Lanka

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/10/2025

» The political adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs has presented the Royal Kathina Robe at Malwathu Maha Viharaya, Kandy, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai to unveil lineup for next poll

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025

» The Pheu Thai Party will unveil its first set of candidates for next year's election at an event next Tuesday, secretary-general Sorawong Thienthong said.

THAILAND

Scholar backs tighter curbs on temples

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/07/2025

» A legal scholar is calling for tighter financial regulation of Buddhist temples, arguing senior monks hold power equivalent to high-ranking government officials yet remain exempt from anti-corruption scrutiny.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Coalition to last full term, says Thaksin

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2025

» House dissolution is nowhere in sight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its key coalition partner, Bhumjaithai Party, are committed to working side by side until the end of the coalition's four-year term, according to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

THAILAND

Thaksin backs drug fight

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2025

» Thaksin Shinawatra has urged the government to intensify its anti-drug war against the United Wa State Army (UWSA), known as the Red Wa, that operates in Myanmar, saying the foreign affairs minister will meet with representatives of neighbouring countries to discuss measures to combat drug networks.

THAILAND

Majesties to pay visit to Bhutan

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2025

» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.