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Ex-MP wants airport duty-free concession deal probed
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026
» Former Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak has petitioned the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the cabinet and the board of Airports of Thailand (AoT) over amendments to duty‑free concession contracts that he claims caused up to 180 billion baht in losses to the state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thaksin marks sixth month behind bars
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026
» Relatives of Thaksin Shinawatra visited Klongprem Central Prison on Monday as the former prime minister marked his sixth month behind bars, while red-shirt supporters announced plans for a major gathering ahead of his expected parole release on May 11.
Korrawee in race for deputy speaker post
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026
» Korrawee Prissananantakul, a Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) MP for Ang Thong, has emerged as a potential contender for the first deputy House speaker post as negotiations over key parliamentary leadership positions continue ahead of the opening of the new House session.
Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).