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Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
Thammasat academic urges SSO restructuring
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency.
Pheu Thai to unveil lineup for next poll
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party will unveil its first set of candidates for next year's election at an event next Tuesday, secretary-general Sorawong Thienthong said.
First national census in 15 years begins
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025
» A new national census has begun to collect updated demographic data that will help address key trends such as declining birth rates, an ageing population, labour shortages and a growing foreign population.
Leave no stone unturned in graft probes
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/04/2025
» The collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building last week following a powerful quake in Myanmar set a world record -- but not in a way that Thai people would take pride in.
Thai parliament reports no real earthquake damage, just 'minor cracks'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» Parliament House on Monday reported no damage after the March 28 earthquake, and that new safety equipment and an updated evacuation plan had been prepared should there be a repeat of the tremors that shook the capital on Friday.
Thai casino plan gains momentum
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has defended its casino-entertainment complex project, saying it will legalise the underground activity and allow the government to collect tax revenue from it.
Thai govt finalises casino legalisation bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/08/2024
» The government is pressing ahead with a bill to allow casinos to operate legally within entertainment complexes in the country.
Move Forward Party leader downplays dissolution effort
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2024
» Move Forward Party leader Chaithawat Tulathon on Sunday downplayed speculation regarding the prospects of the MFP being dissolved over its stance against the lese-majeste law, saying the party is ready to deal with it.
Parties prefer shade as city poll looms
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/03/2022
» Bangkok is braced for a fierce political battle now the countdown for the gubernatorial elections has finally begun.