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Academic seeks Election Commission probe, People's Party's demise
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/02/2026
» An independent academic on Tuesday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People's Party (PP) over its alleged links with media-related firm Spectre C.
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.
Election Commission reviewing promises worth trillions
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» Political parties have put trillions of baht on the table as the Election Commission released details of 527 campaign policies submitted by 51 parties contesting Thailand’s general election on Feb 8.
35 parties plan meet to discuss charter referendum
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/01/2026
» Representatives from 35 political parties will present their views and stances on the looming constitutional referendum next Tuesday, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Suvit calls for third way to end political divide
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Thailand needs a "third way" party that blends tradition with reform to end two decades of cyclical social and political conflict, says Suvit Maesincee, former minister of higher education, science, research and innovation.
People's Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Legal eagle swoops to gain cabinet post
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prominent legal scholar Borwornsak Uwanno is set to join the Bhumjaithai-led government as deputy prime minister overseeing legal affairs, with the cabinet line-up also likely to be finalised soon.
Sign-up for flat rail fare starts Monday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry is urging Thais to sign up for the government's flat-rate electric train fare in Bangkok, the registration for which is scheduled to open on Monday.
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.
'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.