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Social Security Fund reform 'urgent' as society ages
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2026
» People's Party (PP) MP Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat has called for reforms to the Social Security Fund (SSF) to make it more transparent and sustainable, and to allow members to have a say in how the fund is managed.
Thammasat academic urges SSO restructuring
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency.
SSF spending triggers fury
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
Pannika files fake-news complaint
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025
» Pannika Wanich, a core member of the Progressive Movement, has filed a police complaint against the administrators of several social media accounts for distorting her remarks and spreading fake news, which she says could undermine both the upcoming election and national security.
25 People's Party MPs face threat of suspension
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/02/2025
» Twenty-five People's Party (PP) MPs and other lawmakers who were formerly members of the now-defunct Move Forward Party (MFP) could be suspended if the Supreme Court accepts a case against them for supporting a bill seeking to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese-majeste law.
Govt indifference haunts Tak Bai deaths
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn Shinawatra government may be relieved that the Tak Bai lawsuit is over after the case was dismissed by a court following the expiry of the statute of limitations at midnight on Oct 25. But this could restart difficulties in the restive deep South.
Put an end to 'feel-good' populist policies
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/12/2022
» With a tight election race coming, some political parties have rolled out populist policies to entice voters, hoping for a big victory. However, we all know those populist schemes require massive amounts of money, and not many have tangible benefits. It's safe to say that most, if not all, parties simply want to win the election at all costs.