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Crackdown launched on reform-land misuse
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has instructed its provincial offices nationwide to intensify inspections of land use and take legal action against those occupying or exploiting reform land unlawfully.
Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
Chinese flock to Vietnam due to Thailand safety fears
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2025
» Vietnam has surpassed Thailand in terms of attracting Chinese tourists, but safety and premium tourism hold the key to recapturing the market, according to Aksornsri Phanishsarn, an associate professor of economics at Thammasat University.
Weed policy shift gets thumbs-down
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/06/2025
» Three years after Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis, health and civil society experts are raising concerns over public health and inadequate regulations which accompanied the move.
'Thaksin trifecta' to test govt
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/06/2025
» Politics will intensify this week as three critical high-stakes events, each linked to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, threaten to shake the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.
Commanders in firing line over conscript abuses
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025
» Commanders of army units where trainers are found to have abused conscripts will also face disciplinary punishment for looking the other way, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai vowed on Tuesday.
'Outdated' 2-5pm booze ban faces fresh opposition
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2025
» Hotels and businesses that sell alcohol on Monday called on the government to lift the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2pm to 5pm, saying the prohibition is outdated.
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.
Govt plans a 'Grand' travel year
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/11/2024
» The government is gearing up for its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025", with events and special privileges planned to attract more visitors.
City Hall set to begin PM2.5 measures
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin implementing measures to encourage public participation in addressing air pollution, focusing on tackling PM2.5 fine dust pollution this year.