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Crackdown launched on reform-land misuse
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has instructed its provincial offices nationwide to intensify inspections of land use and take legal action against those occupying or exploiting reform land unlawfully.
Poll pledges 'not sustainable'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) said the campaign pledges reported to the Election Commission by five major political parties taking part in the election on Sunday could place an unsustainable burden on the country's finances.
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).
Demolition of Aetas set to commence
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has taken its first concrete steps towards demolishing the long-controversial Aetas Ruamrudee building after more than a decade of delays and legal wrangling.
Thai govt steps up online scam fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/11/2025
» Four key agencies are preparing to sign an agreement to boost the government’s effort to combat online scams and money laundering, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Academic bangs the drum for delayed retirement age
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/10/2025
» A scholar at Thammasat University has backed the idea of extending the age of retirement to 65, given the challenges posed by an ageing society, saying that retaining the current threshold could lead many retirees to struggle financially in the years to come.
People's Party targets politics in budget bill
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/05/2025
» Thailand's opposition People's Party (PP) is gearing up for the upcoming first reading of the budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, vowing to examine fund allocations across all ministries and show that allocations are for political gains.
SSO calendar stays despite controversy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is pressing ahead with the printing of its calendar for next year, despite members and employers favouring scrapping it entirely.
Renovations raise eyebrows
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Criticism is mounting against parliament's request for a billion baht in additional budget for renovations, despite the new chambers only opening last year.