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Leave no stone unturned in graft probes
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/04/2025
» The collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) under-construction building last week following a powerful quake in Myanmar set a world record -- but not in a way that Thai people would take pride in.
Canal boardwalk at Klong Ong Ang due this year
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/01/2025
» Construction work to build a boardwalk along Klong Ong Ang, which will connect the Chao Phraya River at the Phra Phuttha Yodfa Memorial Bridge with the Bang Lamphu area, is expected to wrap up this year, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
PM touts economic plans
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged a raft of new populist measures to boost the economy and improve people's livelihoods next year.
20-baht fare extension sought for Red Line
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» The operator of the Red Line is seeking to extend its 20-baht flat-rate fare for a second year after the current trial expires in November, as it has led to a big increase in ridership.
Suspend classes on very hot days: education official
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2024
» The secretary-general of the Basic Education Commission is advising school management to suspend onsite teaching on extremely hot days.
Emblem parade causes a stir
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/04/2024
» A parade featuring Chulalongkorn University's emblem, the Phra Kieo coronet, on March 31 during the CU-TU Unity Football Match 2024 has triggered a bitter clash of public opinion.
Court may be wary of giving chop to MFP
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2024
» Notwithstanding the Constitutional Court ruling in favour of Pita Limjaroenrat, chief adviser of the Move Forward Party (MFP), in a case involving his iTV share ownership, the progressive party cannot breathe a sigh of relief just yet.
Paetongtarn's fated rise in Thai politics
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/11/2023
» Most, if not all, political observers find Paetongtarn Shinawatra's rise to power in the Pheu Thai Party as anything but a surprise.
Govt to pilot 20 baht flat-rate city train fare over New Year
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/09/2023
» A 20-baht flat fare will be piloted on the MRT Purple Line and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Red Line within the next three months as a "New Year's present" to the public, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Tuesday.
Keep guard up against virus rebound
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/05/2020
» The country has started the countdown for the second round of easing and reopening, with the initial date set for May 17, though conditions do apply. Indeed, we will probably know within the next five days if the much-anticipated relaxation, with greater freedom of movement and various business and trade reopenings, is possible.