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Call to revive idle Betong Airport
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/02/2026
» Former Democrat Party deputy leader Samart Ratchapolsitte has urged the government to take urgent action to revitalise Betong Airport in Yala province, warning against allowing the billion-baht facility to remain largely unused despite its completion.
The election's last-mile test
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 general election. The surveys have fostered a prevailing narrative of a two-horse race, with the People’s Party positioned as the frontrunner and Bhumjaithai as the most serious challenger.
How to deal with noisy neighbours
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can test anyone’s patience. For expatriates, language barriers and unfamiliarity with local procedures can make the situation even harder. Here are practical steps, ranging from simple fixes to legal remedies, to manage persistent noise problems.
A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.
Economic headwinds dampen outlook
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Apinya Wipatayotin and Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 11/07/2025
» Thailand's economic outlook is worsening amid rising pressure from steep new US tariffs, with business leaders warning that the country risks losing its competitive edge unless urgent policy action is taken.
Bhumjaithai drafts censure motion against PM over Hun Sen call
Apinya Wipatayotin and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/06/2025
» Days after leaving the coalition government, the Bhumjaithai Party has prepared a censure motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and will propose the draft to other opposition parties because it views the premier as threatening national security.
Protesters demand Thai PM’s ouster over leaked call
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Prasit Tangprasert, Chinawat Singha and Online Reporters, Published on 28/06/2025
» Thousands of protesters gathered at Victory Monument in Bangkok on Saturday demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over a leaked phone call between her and former Cambodian premier Hun Sen.
Coalition split a threat to economy
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Komsan Tortermvasana and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports.
Defence, a civilian affair
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang shows he has what it takes to blend in and work with the military despite having no military background.
Govt seeks to break the military's grip
Mongkol Bangprapa and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/09/2023
» All eyes are on whether the new Defence Minister, Sutin Klungsang, can manage to work productively with the military to ensure stability for the Pheu Thai-led coalition government.