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Chalermchai resigns as Democrat Party leader
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» Democrat Party leader Chalermchai Sri-on has tendered his resignation, citing health problems that he says have hindered his ability to fully perform his duties.
New govt may last longer than pledged
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's latest round of political tumult reached a culmination when the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the hitherto ruling Pheu Thai (PT) Party from office on Aug 29, paving the way for Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul to succeed her as prime minister with the Lower House's majority support a week later.
Jail stay could be short
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2025
» As the public welcomed the Supreme Court ruling against Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday for violating the terms of his incarceration, the question remains as to whether the spiritual leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party would benefit from a home detention programme that could see his one-year prison term cut short.
Provincial retailers keen to see restoration of scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/09/2025
» Provincial retailers are calling for an immediate revival of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme.
New stimulus likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2025
» Analysts are upbeat about the Thai stock market's prospects, particularly those in the retail, food and beverage, and tourism sectors, as the new government prepares to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" (co-payment) scheme, a policy aimed at stimulating consumption and easing living costs.
Co-payment stimulus set to return
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» The potential reintroduction of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme is expected to support Thai businesses amid the current sluggish economy, while an academic believes the scheme could boost GDP growth to 2-2.5% this year.
Legal eagle swoops to gain cabinet post
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/09/2025
» Prominent legal scholar Borwornsak Uwanno is set to join the Bhumjaithai-led government as deputy prime minister overseeing legal affairs, with the cabinet line-up also likely to be finalised soon.
PM's chance to clear the air
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/09/2025
» On Friday, with the country fixated on the picking of a new prime minister and the ensuing political developments, parliament also made another positive move. It adopted a Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) bill in its first reading.
People's Party lawmaker gets jail term for lese majeste
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Criminal Court has sentenced Chonthicha Jangrew, a People’s Party (PP) MP for Pathum Thani, to two years and eight months in prison for lese-majeste.
Restaurants call for stimulus
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/09/2025
» Restaurant operators are calling on the new government to introduce supportive measures for the industry, citing numerous challenges including the sluggish economy, rising raw material costs, and difficulties in accessing loans.