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Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
Thai government launches tourism push for border provinces
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/10/2025
» The government has launched a new tourism stimulus programme called “Check-in Fin Wow: East X Northeast” to boost tourism and revitalise local economies in seven border provinces along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Rule of law ranking improves, slightly
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand's rule of law ranking improved slightly in the latest World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025, ranking 77th out of 143 countries worldwide, says the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).
Sophon targets vapes and narcotics to protect youth
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum, as the newly appointed chairman of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), has pledged swift and decisive action to combat the rising use of e-cigarettes and narcotics among Thai youth despite the government's short tenure.
Top economist Ammar Siamwalla dies at 86
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand’s most respected economists and a leading rice expert, has died at the age of 86.
Ex-mayor in Chai Nat gets 5 years
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/09/2025
» A former mayor in Chai Nat province has been jailed for five years for corruption after misusing municipal workers and equipment.
Nakhon Ratchasima city adapts to ageing society
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/09/2025
» Nakhon Ratchasima has launched itself as a city of universal design as Thailand transitions into a full-fledged ageing society.
Minister sure Shinawatras will win court showdowns
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/08/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The Pheu Thai Party is confident that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn, will survive two upcoming legal cases, according to a senior minister.
Cabinet shake-up 'underway'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra submitted the cabinet reshuffle list for royal endorsement on Friday, with Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai expected to take over as interior minister, according to a source.
Speaker tells govt to get its act together
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/06/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday urged the government to sort out political turmoil to secure the passage of the national budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, saying the bill was crucial to the economy.