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Laser IDs no privacy risk: People's Party
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has defended its use of Laser ID numbers for party membership applications, insisting the process is secure, lawful and does not involve storing members' personal data in its database.
SSF spending triggers fury
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
Thai government launches tourism push for border provinces
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/10/2025
» The government has launched a new tourism stimulus programme called “Check-in Fin Wow: East X Northeast” to boost tourism and revitalise local economies in seven border provinces along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Sophon targets vapes and narcotics to protect youth
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum, as the newly appointed chairman of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), has pledged swift and decisive action to combat the rising use of e-cigarettes and narcotics among Thai youth despite the government's short tenure.
Legal eagle swoops to gain cabinet post
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prominent legal scholar Borwornsak Uwanno is set to join the Bhumjaithai-led government as deputy prime minister overseeing legal affairs, with the cabinet line-up also likely to be finalised soon.
Economist urges action on exodus of Cambodian migrant workers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/08/2025
» A leading Thammasat University economist has urged the Ministry of Labour and the Immigration Bureau to survey the number of Cambodian migrant workers returning home, warning the labour shortage is already disrupting key industries.
Their Majesties to bestow ‘bravery medals’ on border defenders
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/08/2025
» Their Majesties the King and Queen will bestow bravery medals upon soldiers, border patrol police and ranger units serving along the Thai–Cambodian frontier, in recognition of their courage and sacrifice.
'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.
'Professor' case goes to Supreme Court
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/07/2025
» The case involving Senator Keskamol Pleansamai has been transferred to the Supreme Court following an Election Commission (EC) ruling that she attempted to mislead voters during her election campaign by falsely labelling herself as a professor.
Thai F1 race would ‘break even within a year’
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/05/2025
» The minister of tourism and sports has expressed confidence that a Formula 1 race, if held in Thailand, would “break even” within a year.