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Anutin plans to present new measures to boost economy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/04/2026
» The government is preparing urgent economic and policy measures ahead of its parliamentary statement, aiming to boost growth, ease living costs and steer Thailand out of the middle income trap.
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).
Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/09/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.
Calls for new mums to get more leave
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/08/2025
» A Thammasat University academic has backed calls to extend Thailand's maternity leave from 98 to 180 days as part of an effort to help the country tackle its declining birth rate.
'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.
Cash handout faces legal hurdle
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/04/2025
» The government faces a new legal challenge after a petition was submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), asking it to investigate a 35-billion-baht sum used to finance its 10,000-baht cash handout.
Casino bill could land govt in hot water
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/04/2025
» Former charter writers warn the government may be at risk of violating ethics rules and breaching Thailand's national strategy if it doesn't drop its push for the casino-entertainment complex bill.
Trio suspected of proxy voting
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2025
» Three former MPs were found at fault for proxy voting during the reading of an executive loan decree in September 2013, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
'Game of Thrones', the Thai edition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/12/2024
» As Thaksin Shinawatra, ex-prime minister and the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, is trying hard to tighten his grip on power, the local political landscape is shifting and changing. Politicians are now divided into three blocs: the ruling party, Bhumjaithai (BJT) and the People's Party, which, despite being the opposition, remains a strong force.
2025 fiscal budget bill set to pass
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/09/2024
» The budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year is expected to sail through its second and third readings, chief government whip Wisut Chainarun said.