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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.
Co-working space opens in Laksi
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/03/2026
» A co-working space has opened at the Government Complex on Chaeng Watthana Road, aiming to support hybrid work trends and promote the Laksi area as a "work-near-home" hub for residents in northern Bangkok.
People's Party urges govt to draft new charter
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has called on the incoming government and the newly elected parliament to honour the outcome of the recent referendum and move forward with drafting a new constitution, warning that any delay would ignore the public mandate.
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.
Academic seeks Election Commission probe, People's Party's demise
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/02/2026
» An independent academic on Tuesday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People's Party (PP) over its alleged links with media-related firm Spectre C.
'No plan' for VAT rate hike
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party's immediate focus is economic recovery.
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.
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.
All eyes trained on coalition maths
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As the election campaign enters its final stage, with more than 53 million eligible voters heading to the polls tomorrow, experts are making their final tea-leaf readings.
Election Commission reviewing promises worth trillions
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026
» Political parties have put trillions of baht on the table as the Election Commission released details of 527 campaign policies submitted by 51 parties contesting Thailand’s general election on Feb 8.