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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.
Expert backs push to seize drunk drivers' cars
Published on 15/06/2025
» An academic has backed the Office of the Attorney-General's (OAG) new guidelines on drunk driving cases, which enable courts to confiscate an offender's vehicle to deter future offences.
PM dismisses Cambodia threat
Published on 14/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has downplayed Cambodia's threat to stop importing Thai goods due to the border dispute, insisting the Thai government has yet to implement any measures to cut electricity supplies and internet access along the border with the neighbouring country.
'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.
Phumtham dismisses concerns over possible coup
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/06/2025
» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed concerns about a possible coup in light of growing public criticism of the government's handling of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions.
Anutin denies Interior Ministry deal
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/06/2025
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed claims his Bhumjaithai Party had agreed to relinquish control of the Interior Ministry in a much-speculated cabinet reshuffle, saying no such talks had taken place.
Updated city plan primes for 2027 start
News, Published on 02/06/2025
» The long-awaited update to Bangkok's city plan is expected to come into effect in 2027, says the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
PM plays down Bhumjaithai rift
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has again dismissed speculation of a rift within the government amid growing speculation the ruling Pheu Thai Party will seize control of the Interior Ministry and remove the Bhumjaithai Party from the coalition altogether.
Activist seeks probe of deputy PM's shareholdings
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has asked the Office of the Attorney-General to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's appointment of Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
It's time for Paetongtarn to step up
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» As the country faces severe economic difficulties, it requires a stable government and a leader with strong competency and well-roundedness -- qualifications that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to acquire more of.