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Zero dropout policy draws praise
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/04/2026
» Thailand's zero dropout policy is gaining momentum as it works to return children to classrooms while preventing new losses.
Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
Govt urged to act on domestic violence
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) is calling for stronger action against domestic violence following alarming new data showing over 17,900 reported cases in 2024.
DSI accused of stalling land row case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has accused the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of stalling a high-profile land encroachment case in Ubon Ratchathani province, allegedly involving a billion-baht starch company and members of a politically influential family.
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.
No evidence of graft in gym inquiry
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/01/2025
» The investigation into alleged graft in the procurement of exercise equipment for seven recreation and sports centres across the capital has found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Cancer Anywhere scheme 'hurting hospitals'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/12/2024
» Experts are urging the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to scrap the Cancer Anywhere (CA) programme after several major public hospitals reported operating losses due to the overwhelming number of patients requesting cancer treatment.
Migrants risk losing right to work, stay
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/11/2024
» Many employers and migrant workers have complained about problems tied to the new registration and work permit renewal requirements, which have reportedly led to large numbers of migrant workers missing the deadline and losing their legal status.
5m workers to be reskilled
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Department of Skill Development (DSD) plans to upskill and reskill more than five million Thai workers in 2025 with a special focus on digital technology to support industrial growth, says a senior labour official.
1.3 tonnes of UK-bound cannabis seized
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/09/2024
» Customs officials have seized more than 1.3 tonnes of dry cannabis buds bound for the United Kingdom at Laem Chabang Port.