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Tearful Natthaphong vows to fight on
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2026
» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut fought back tears as he reflected on his party’s defeat in Sunday’s election, insisting it was not the right time for him to step down and pledging to lead the party with renewed determination.
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.
Medical gear purchases trigger graft concerns
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) on Monday raised concerns over possible irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment worth 603 million baht by several state-run hospitals, saying pricing showed significant discrepancies.
People's Party questions tax breaks in US pact
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/10/2025
» The People's Party (PP) has questioned whether Thailand has offered excessive tax concessions to the United States to secure its recently announced strategic partnership, drawing comparisons with similar agreements signed by Vietnam and Malaysia.
Royal Kathina Robe presented in Sri Lanka
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/10/2025
» The political adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs has presented the Royal Kathina Robe at Malwathu Maha Viharaya, Kandy, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Democrats to discuss leadership contest on Thursday
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Democrat Party plans to meet on Thursday to lay the groundwork for picking its new leader, with all eyes now on former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva’s possible return to lead the country’s oldest political party.
Sign-up for flat rail fare starts Monday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry is urging Thais to sign up for the government's flat-rate electric train fare in Bangkok, the registration for which is scheduled to open on Monday.
Beacon of hope in diabetes fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2025
» Nestled in the heart of the Northeast, the small district of Phon Sawan may seem an unlikely battleground in the country's fight against chronic illness.
People's Party targets politics in budget bill
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/05/2025
» Thailand's opposition People's Party (PP) is gearing up for the upcoming first reading of the budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, vowing to examine fund allocations across all ministries and show that allocations are for political gains.
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.