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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.
Clean Air Bill could hurt economy, says Bhumjaithai MP
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026
» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has voiced strong reservations over the Clean Air Bill, warning that if passed into law, it could give excessive powers to state officials and damage the country’s economic competitiveness.
Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
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.
Thailand's agriculture spending faces probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2025
» Opposition MPs have raised concerns over the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives' budget allocation, questioning a 41-million-baht investment in the development of a central agricultural market in Phayao.
Lessons from PAO polls
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to return to power after the next general election if it learns from the recent Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections and revises its strategies to adapt to changing circumstances, political observers said.
Thailand imposes burning ban to curb PM2.5 pollution
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/01/2025
» The government has announced a “no-burn” measure in a bid to control air pollution, with punishment lined up for violators.
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.
No favours in traffic fee plan: govt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has denied opposition criticism that its planned traffic congestion charges will favour the private sector, saying that the policy is designed to be accountable.
Petitioner seeks probe into Thaksin’s ‘control’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) about Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra being “manipulated” by her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, as well as the legitimacy of her resignations as a director of 20 companies.