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Democracy calls: So what's new this time?
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As voters prepare for tomorrow's general election, they will also be asked to decide if they want the constitution to be amended.
Welfare fund under scrutiny
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People's Party (PP) criticised the fund's management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of its services.
WHO supports Thailand’s e-cigarette crackdown
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/08/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for Thailand’s continued ban on the import and sale of e-cigarettes, while the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has pledged a “denormalisation effort” to reduce the prevalence of vaping among young people.
Tourism push to go prehistoric with new Jurassic park
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2025
» The government has approved the building of Southeast Asia's first Jurassic World theme park in Bangkok, which will have a budget of over a billion baht.
Thailand urges regional anti-scam effort
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thailand aims to secure a commitment from Asean member countries to more effectively combat online scams at the Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting this month, says Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Book expo attracts record number of visitors
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2024
» Book Expo Thailand 2024 attracted a record-breaking turnout, marking a resurgence in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Entertainment complex plan needs rejig
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/09/2024
» The contentious casino entertainment complex project has become one of the top 10 priorities for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
PM in Davos for WEF
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will court foreign investment in the government's 1 trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland which kicks off on Monday and ends on Friday.