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Bhumjaithai coalition faces daunting challenges
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026
» As the Election Commission (EC) shrugs off legal hassles and proceeds with MP endorsements, the formation of a new coalition government, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the helm, is taking shape.
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
Response to graft cases criticised
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has released a report on high-profile graft cases which it says have been a slight to the public while their impacts have also exacerbated poverty.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
Committee mulls ways to prevent fires
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/05/2024
» The House committee on industry will meet to discuss measures to prevent industrial accidents on Wednesday, in light of the recent string of warehouse and factory fires, the latest of which happened at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal (MTT) in Rayong last week.
Diesel, cooking gas, power prices again capped
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2024
» The cabinet resolved on Tuesday to continue capping the retail prices of standard diesel, cooking gas and electricity.
Govt urged to cut power tariff
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/03/2024
» The Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the government to temporarily lower the power tariff that is used to calculate electricity bills, in an effort to reduce the burden on households during the hot summer months, when demand typically spikes.
Senator urges settlement of maritime border dispute
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2024
» Senator Khamnoon Sitthisaman called on the government on Monday to settle a dispute with Cambodia involving overlapping border areas in the Gulf of Thailand before pursuing talks on joint development of energy resources in the contested area.
Govt vows cut in energy prices
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has vowed to push for a major restructuring of the country's energy pricing system, starting with the freeing up of refined oil import restrictions.
Section 112 must change with the times
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/11/2021
» A lack of crucial support from the Pheu Thai Party for amending Section 112 -- the infamous lese majeste law -- means parliament will not be as instrumental in such a change as was previously hoped. Yet the amendment move, pushed by new political forces, has gained momentum.