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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.
Election Commission stands by ballot safeguards
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
Watershed harm probed
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/02/2026
» Officials have confirmed extensive illegal logging and road construction inside a protected watershed area of the Mae Yuam Wildlife Sanctuary in Mae Hong Son province, following public allegations.
Minister sure Shinawatras will win court showdowns
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/08/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The Pheu Thai Party is confident that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn, will survive two upcoming legal cases, according to a senior minister.
Thailand and Cambodia to discuss pavilion fire
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/03/2025
» Thailand will seek discussions with Cambodia about the fire that gutted the Tri Muk Pavilion near the Thai-Cambodian border in Ubon Ratchathani province last Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesdsay.
Referendum timeline gets approval
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/07/2024
» The amended referendum bill should become law by November, with the first of three referendums on the proposed rewrite of the 2017 constitution held around February, Nikorn Chamnong, secretary to the special House panel on the bill, said on Thursday.
Pheu Thai denies meddling rap
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has denied interfering with the Bank of Thailand (BoT)'s independence, despite criticism of the bank's interest rate stance by leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Officials must boost public trust in jabs
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/04/2021
» A delay in the Covid-19 vaccine purchase plan has unforgivably crippled Thailand's efforts in handling the third wave of coronavirus outbreak that hit the country early this month.
Boss saga a critical test for justice system
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/08/2020
» The more the media digs into the fatal hit-and-run involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the more we see ugly twists and turns, especially as some state authorities are trying to get the wealthy man off the hook.
University pitches in to fight virus
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/04/2020
» Covid-19 might have quietened university campuses across the country, but Thammasat University's Rangsit Campus remains a hive of activity.