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Thailand urges regional anti-scam effort
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thailand aims to secure a commitment from Asean member countries to more effectively combat online scams at the Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting this month, says Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
'Ban Yai' families take provincial administration organisation honours
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Candidates from powerful "Ban Yai" political families have secured victory in the election of provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairs in three provinces.
Move Forward, Pita down but not out
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2024
» With a court sentence that handed Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Pita Limjaroenrat a suspended jail term for his role in a flash mob in 2019, the power games between the old powers and the left-leaning party have intensified to another level.
The rise and fall of the minnow parties
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/12/2022
» Now the charter court has issued a ruling on the election system, all political parties are effectively gearing up for the next poll. With all in place, some pundits even entertain the idea that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha might call for a House dissolution at any time.
TAO polls offer hope for underdogs
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/12/2021
» Last Sunday, more than 27.3 million or 74.5% of eligible voters turned up in force at polling booths to exercise their right to vote, choosing chairs and members of tambon administrative organisations (TAOs).
Former patients face community rejection
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2021
» Alarmed by a surge of infections in the kingdom's third wave, a support group has been formed to help patients cope with stress brought on by the illness and discrimination they may experience despite fully recovering.