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New govt off to a bumpy start
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2026
» There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with academics warning the government has only a narrow window to prove it can manage a deepening energy and cost-of-living crisis -- or risk a steep fall in public support.
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
Democrat Party at a crossroads
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest political party, is undergoing a major leadership transition following the resignation of party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, who cited health concerns as his reason for stepping down.
Thaksin has 'nothing to lose'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped back into the political spotlight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, find themselves on increasingly shaky ground.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2025
» The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
Phu Kradueng cable car 'not just about tourism'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/05/2025
» A Pheu Thai Party MP from Loei province said the proposed cable car to the top of Phu Kradueng is not solely intended to boost tourism, but also to support emergency operations and environmental management in the national park.
Architect blasts plan to alter parliament building
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Chatree Ladalalitsakul, National Artist and chief architect of the new parliament building, has opposed several plans to renovate it, calling the structure a major national artwork that should not be altered without the original designers' consent.
Parties trade barbs over pollution
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2025
» The government and opposition parties are locked in a war of words over the worsening microdust situation with the crisis now expected to last until Friday.
PM pitches Housing for Thais project
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» The government's new housing programme will be open for registration in January, offering 1 million fully-furnished affordable units to the public.
People's Party opposes govt's Bangkok congestion fee plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2024
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) opposes the government's proposal to introduce traffic congestion fees, arguing instead for prioritising a comprehensive public transport network to reduce urban crowding.