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Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
Thaksin flies out, Pheu Thai in freefall
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/09/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra's abrupt departure to Dubai has dealt a heavy blow to the Pheu Thai Party as it made a last-ditch effort, albeit unsuccessfully, to remain at the helm. Many see the latest developments as a final curtain for the embattled party.
Amlo examines assets linked to Kok An
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is expediting its examination of assets linked to a major Cambodian casino owner with ties to online scam syndicates operating along the border with Thailand.
118 tonnes of illegal e-waste seized in Chon Buri
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Ministry of Industry has seized 118 tonnes of illegally imported electronic waste (e-waste) from a company based in the free zone of Chon Buri province.
Amlo seizes billions in major fraud cases
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has announced significant progress in tackling fraud cases, including those involving high-profile lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd, The iCon Group, and Stark Corporation, seizing and freezing assets worth billions.
Young people ignorant of vaping risks, survey finds
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/06/2024
» More than 60% of young people in the country think e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking regular cigarettes while over 50% believe nicotine is a healthy substance, a survey has found.
MFP's amnesty bill shouldn't be ignored
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/12/2023
» An amnesty bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party (MFP), which aims to benefit all factions involved in political conflicts over nearly two decades, has stirred wide debate.
PDRC jailings reveal Ratsadorn's fate
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2021
» On the one hand, the Criminal Court's verdict on Wednesday, which threw core figures of the now-defunct People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) in jail for their role in the 2013-2014 protests, means a cabinet reshuffle is on the way. Particularly for the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), the ruling is a political windfall for the faction led by Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon who can now tighten his grip on the ruling party.