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PM vows tougher anti‑corruption drive after Thailand’s low Corruption Perceptions Index ranking
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has pledged aggressive reforms after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
Overreach stains Senate's credibility
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/11/2025
» A decision by the scandal-ridden Senate to slap Senator Nantana Nantavaropas with a serious charge for her "pork seller" remarks about a fellow senator who won her place in the Upper Chamber has raised eyebrows.
People's Party questions tax breaks in US pact
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/10/2025
» The People's Party (PP) has questioned whether Thailand has offered excessive tax concessions to the United States to secure its recently announced strategic partnership, drawing comparisons with similar agreements signed by Vietnam and Malaysia.
Chinese flock to Vietnam due to Thailand safety fears
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2025
» Vietnam has surpassed Thailand in terms of attracting Chinese tourists, but safety and premium tourism hold the key to recapturing the market, according to Aksornsri Phanishsarn, an associate professor of economics at Thammasat University.
Calls for new mums to get more leave
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/08/2025
» A Thammasat University academic has backed calls to extend Thailand's maternity leave from 98 to 180 days as part of an effort to help the country tackle its declining birth rate.
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.
118 tonnes of illegal e-waste seized in Chon Buri
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Ministry of Industry has seized 118 tonnes of illegally imported electronic waste (e-waste) from a company based in the free zone of Chon Buri province.
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.
Songkran could feature a soaking from the skies
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025
» More tropical storms are forecast during the coming Songkran festival, particularly in upper Thailand, where strong winds, thunderstorms and hail are expected between April 12 and 14, according to the Meteorological Department.