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Reshuffles mean little at ground level
News, Published on 14/07/2025
» In the bustling aisles of Bang Lamphu fresh market in Khon Kaen, conversations no longer revolve around the day's produce or prices but the country's politics -- and not with much hope.
Thailand's cannabis dreams go up in smoke
News, Published on 27/06/2025
» In the fertile plains of Nakhon Ratchasima, Somkiat Nitiketkosol tends to his cannabis farm, Suan Fah Yim, with a heavy heart. For years, small- and medium-sized cannabis growers like him have weathered fierce competition, plunging prices and shifting government policies.
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
Published on 21/06/2025
» Protests are spreading across the country as demonstrators call for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign or dissolve parliament following the release of a controversial leaked audio clip featuring her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
70% turnout predicted for municipal polls on Sunday
Published on 10/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 70% voter turnout for nationwide elections on Sunday for municipal mayors and council members, with major centres such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya under close watch as competition is expected to be fierce.
Tremors felt in North, Northeast
Published on 28/03/2025
» Tremors from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon were felt in other parts of Thailand, particularly in the North and the Northeast.
Bus firms lament suspension of school trips
Published on 03/10/2024
» Tour bus operators have been badly affected by a Ministry of Education order to suspend field trips by public schools following a tragic bus fire that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers on Tuesday.
Northeast vendors prefer cash handout
News, Published on 23/08/2024
» Some vendors in major cities in the northeast are calling on the government to continue its 10,000-baht wallet scheme, saying it will still help the local economy even if the money isn't digital.
Handout scheme's fate hangs in balance after Srettha's exit
News, Published on 16/08/2024
» Srettha Thavisin's dismissal as prime minister has plunged the much-touted digital wallet scheme into uncertainty, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the cabinet giving mixed signals over the flagship policy's future.
Jasmine shortage prompts imports from Indonesia
News, Published on 12/08/2024
» Fluctuating weather has led to skyrocketing prices and a shortage of local jasmine flowers this Mother's Day, according to local sources.
Red shirts prepare red carpet for Thaksin in Korat
Published on 24/05/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The red shirts are preparing the red carpet for Thaksin Shinawatra when he returns to the northeastern province on Saturday for the first time in almost two decades.