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Pirapan vows 'action, not rhetoric'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, leader of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party, is ready for a fight. As the party's No.1 prime ministerial candidate for the Feb 8 general election, he has formally declared his return to the political battlefield under a slogan that leaves little room for ambiguity: "Decisive Crisis Resolution, Transforming the Nation".
State Railway of Thailand extends Central mall lease deal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 27/01/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on Monday renewed a leasing contract with Central Group's Central International Development for the 47‑rai Phahon Yothin Triangle, where Central Ladprao shopping mall is located.
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
South China Morning Post, Published on 26/01/2026
» Thailand, a US treaty ally, has been adding to its arsenal of Chinese-made weapons with deals for ships, tanks and other high-value hardware.
People's Party refutes accusations of secret deal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has denied allegations of a secret political deal with Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, dismissing claims that it had promised him the post of deputy prime minister in exchange for securing 10 MPs in southern Thailand.
People's Party leader targets Pheu Thai seats in North
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 19/01/2026
» CHIANG MAI - Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party and its prime ministerial candidate, voiced confidence the PP will capture all 10 parliamentary seats in Chiang Mai, a result he said would strengthen its bid to form what he described as "a government of the people".
40m workers 'getting a poor deal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2026
» Academics and activists said over 40 million workers in Thailand remain stuck in low-paid, unsafe jobs with inadequate healthcare and social protection, urging parties to draft policies that ensure labour protection and fair employment.
Jade warns charter rewrite is a 'trap'
Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2026
» Jade Donavanik, Rak Chart's prime ministerial candidate, warned the public not to be misled by campaigns advocating a new constitution, claiming they were a tactic by corrupt politicians seeking to abolish the 2017 charter, which he said contains strong anti-corruption mechanisms.
DTV Visa Thailand: Why “letters of acceptance” are changing Muay Thai training enrolment
Published on 16/01/2026
» Thailand’s Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), introduced under new visa measures effective July 15, 2024, has made long-stay options clearer for applicants who can show funds and a qualifying purpose. For people using the “Thai soft power” activity route—Muay Thai included—the most consequential paperwork is often not the application form itself, but the supporting documents that demonstrate an organised activity with a real provider.
Border explosive clearance steps up
JJakkrit Waewklayhong and Surachai Piragsa, Published on 10/01/2026
» State security forces have stepped up explosive clearance operations in Trat and Buri Ram following Cambodian shelling during the Dec 7–27 conflict last year, amid lingering fears of renewed border clashes.
US to provide $45 million to help implement Cambodian-Thai accords
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2026
» The United States will provide $45 million (1.4 billion baht) in assistance to Cambodia and Thailand, the senior US diplomat for East Asia said on Friday during a visit to the region, to help solidify President Donald Trump's peace-making efforts between the two.