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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.
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.
Pheu Thai MP secures deputy speaker’s post
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Pheu Thai Party MP Chaiya Promma has been selected as first deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, replacing the governing party’s Pichet Chuamuangphan, who was thrown out of parliament by the Constitutional Court on Aug 1 for misusing state funds.
Govt lauded for boosting Islamic teacher pay
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Office of the Private Education in Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district has thanked the government for approving increased compensation for Islamic religion teachers in the five southernmost border provinces.
'Allow public input' on casino complexes
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/03/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has called for comprehensive and realistic discussions on the government's casino-entertainment complex project.
Senate rejects charter court picks
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/03/2025
» The Senate has rejected two high-profile picks for the Constitutional Court -- one for supporting a lese majeste law amendment and the other for not being a preferred choice of the majority of senators.
'Game of Thrones', the Thai edition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/12/2024
» As Thaksin Shinawatra, ex-prime minister and the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, is trying hard to tighten his grip on power, the local political landscape is shifting and changing. Politicians are now divided into three blocs: the ruling party, Bhumjaithai (BJT) and the People's Party, which, despite being the opposition, remains a strong force.
Chances for B400 minimum wage fading
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/12/2024
» The prospects of the government delivering on its pledge to increase the minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide on Jan 1 appear to be fading.
House to reaffirm majority vote policy on Wednesday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2024
» The House is set to convene on Wednesday to reaffirm its decision that a charter amendment referendum will be decided by a majority vote.
Entertainment complex plan needs rejig
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/09/2024
» The contentious casino entertainment complex project has become one of the top 10 priorities for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.