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Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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.
Thai parliament reports no real earthquake damage, just 'minor cracks'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» Parliament House on Monday reported no damage after the March 28 earthquake, and that new safety equipment and an updated evacuation plan had been prepared should there be a repeat of the tremors that shook the capital on Friday.
Canal boardwalk at Klong Ong Ang due this year
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/01/2025
» Construction work to build a boardwalk along Klong Ong Ang, which will connect the Chao Phraya River at the Phra Phuttha Yodfa Memorial Bridge with the Bang Lamphu area, is expected to wrap up this year, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Pheu Thai's legal eagles urge charter compromise
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party has not ruled out the possibility of amending the charter in time for the next election as long as certain compromises can be agreed upon.
Thaksin lese majeste petition faces hurdles
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2024
» The Constitutional Court has yet to decide whether to accept for review a petition accusing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy.
Cambodia considers Thai-led 6-country single visa plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2024
» Cambodia has agreed to study the Thai government's initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination", according to a source at Government House.
Govt 'unfazed' by protest threats
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/10/2024
» The government is playing down critics' threats to take to the streets in protest against its policies, saying it won't bow to pressure from any party.
Pathum Thani election winner’s suspension upheld
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has confirmed that Charn Phuangphet, the winner of Sunday’s election for Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman in Pathum Thani, should be suspended pending the outcome of an earlier malfeasance case.
Thailand faces scorching 43-44.5°C in April
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/04/2024
» Weather forecasters warn high temperatures could reach 43.0-44.5 degrees Celsius this month, with occasional relief from summer storms.