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Parties tackle population crisis
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thailand's rapidly ageing society has become one of the competing issues in the run-up to the 2026 general election, pushing senior citizens' welfare, healthcare reform and labour participation to the centre of campaign agendas.
Pheu Thai pledges major overhaul of SSF
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has vowed to implement comprehensive reform of the Social Security Fund (SSF) within three months if it returns to office after the election.
Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
Democrats, Pheu Thai unveil rival visions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The Democrat Party on Monday unveiled its policy vision, titled "How to Make Thailand Free from Poverty – Through Capable People", calling for clean governance, stronger economic growth and a state that supports, rather than hinders, national development.
Commerce minister skirts queries on potential PM bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/11/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has sidestepped questions about whether she is being considered as a prime ministerial candidate for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), stressing that her priority is running the ministry to the best of her ability.
House passes weekly retirement lottery bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2025
» The House on Wednesday passed an amendment bill allowing people aged 15 and over to buy tickets in a weekly retirement lottery, with the money saved up and accessible at age 60.
Thaksin joins coalition unity dinner
Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was the centre of attention at a dinner hosted by the ruling Pheu Thai Party to foster unity among partners in the coalition government on Tuesday evening.
Thais will not slash all tariffs on US goods
News, Wichit Chanthanusornsiri and Bloomberg, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thailand will not agree to reduce tariffs to zero on all US goods in ongoing trade talks, as such a move could significantly impact domestic producers and strategic industries, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul said.
Mobile labs to ensure quality, safety of local liquor
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/06/2025
» The Excise Department is introducing free alcohol quality testing in three provinces in a bid to raise the standards of locally produced liquor and ensure consumer safety.
ABOUT POLITICS: A spanner in the works?
News, Published on 03/05/2025
» Many have made an ominous prediction after hearing Bhumjaithai Party secretary-general Chaichanok Chidchob say in parliament that the coalition government is living on borrowed time.