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New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026
» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.
Population shrinks to 65.8m
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2026
» Thailand's population fell to 65.8 million in 2025, according to the Department of Provincial Administration, which also revealed that Bangkok remains by far the country's most populous area.
City water fest aims for global appeal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/03/2026
» Bangkok and Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) are joining forces to host the Songkran Festival this year with a three-day celebration aimed at turning the city into a true global destination.
Social Security Fund reform 'urgent' as society ages
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2026
» People's Party (PP) MP Nattacha Boonchaiinsawat has called for reforms to the Social Security Fund (SSF) to make it more transparent and sustainable, and to allow members to have a say in how the fund is managed.
Pakorn tipped amid Borwornsak uncertainty
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2026
» The deputy prime ministerial post may go to Pakorn Nilprapunt, secretary-general of the Council of State, instead of veteran legal scholar Borwornsak Uwanno, who has chosen to forego roles in the new government due to his age, according to political insiders.
Bhumjaithai's rise casts shadow over watchdogs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/03/2026
» Following parliament's decisive vote for a new prime minister, Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul is making a triumphant comeback. He now wields something akin to near-absolute power, having effectively seized control of the country's major political mechanisms and institutions.
CAAT holds talks with Grab on drone deliveries
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/03/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and GrabTaxi (Thailand) are exploring the development of drone delivery services, especially in transport and logistics.
Ombudsman asks court to rule on ballot barcodes
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Ombudsman has resolved to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitutional requirement that voting be conducted directly and by secret ballot.
Klatham expects an opposition role
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2026
» The Klatham Party has admitted it is unlikely to be invited to join the next government, with party leaders saying political silence from the leading coalition camp suggests their role will probably be in the opposition.
Referendum vote ‘must be respected’
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026
» The People’s Party has called on the incoming government and the newly elected parliament to honour the outcome of the Feb 8 referendum and move forward with drafting a new constitution, warning that any delay would ignore the public mandate.