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New push to keep fares low
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2026
» The government has approved a 2.06 billion baht support package for the transport sector, aiming to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices, stabilise fares and ease pressure on household living costs.
Oil hoarding suspected in 4 provinces
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2026
» Suspected oil hoarding has been uncovered in four provinces, prompting a multi-agency crackdown and a push to classify the cases as special investigations.
SSF spending triggers fury
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
Senate 'alarmed' by rising violence
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Senate Committee on Military and National Security has raised alarm over the surge in violent incidents across the southern border provinces, allegedly orchestrated by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group.
Sophon targets vapes and narcotics to protect youth
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum, as the newly appointed chairman of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), has pledged swift and decisive action to combat the rising use of e-cigarettes and narcotics among Thai youth despite the government's short tenure.
Thai govt ‘slow to react’ to tremors
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» The Senate on Monday took the government to task for what it said was a slow response to Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand.
Concern as vaping soars among teens
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/02/2025
» Civil networks have unanimously agreed the e-cigarette issue should be elevated to a national agenda item following a tenfold increase in the number of young vapers in just one year.
App use soars ahead of digital giveaway
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2024
» Daily usage of the Thang Rath application has increased 15-fold with the 10,000-baht digital wallet cash handout scheme to open for registration on the application on Thursday, according to Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong.
MFP seminar talks govt's digital wallet
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has suggested the government revise the conditions for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme so that it benefits small businesses more than larger corporations.
Five meth-pill policy gets thumbs down: poll
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/04/2024
» Most people do not agree with the government's policy to classify those who have fewer than five methamphetamine pills as drug users, not dealers, an opinion poll showed.