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Changes to SSO board vote spark criticism
News, Post reporters, Published on 22/02/2026
» Proposed changes to election regulations for the Social Security Board (SSB) have ignited sharp criticism, with academics and stakeholders warning the reforms could undermine transparency and return the system to an era dominated by lobbying.
Fewer families leads to local pet craze
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/02/2026
» Bangkok Post and SIRI Campus on Saturday staged the third edition of the Bangkok Post Forum, "Pet in the City – Smarter Living for City Pets", at SIRI Campus, Sukhumvit 77.
Social Security proposals draw 1.24 million comments
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026
» Draft regulations governing the election of employer and insured representatives to the Social Security Board have attracted strong public engagement, with more than 1.24 million comments submitted during the consultation period, according to the Social Security Office (SSO).
Thai flag at Board of Peace meet causes stir
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/02/2026
» The Thai national flag appeared behind delegates at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington, DC, because Thailand sent an observer to the gathering, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Lamphun official defends B1.25m spent on calendars
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026
» Lamphun's Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) has come under heavy criticism after spending 1.25 million baht of taxpayers' money to produce calendars said to promote its own achievements.
Doubts mount over EC's poll handling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.
Supreme Court upholds lese-majeste sentence
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a man to three years and four months in prison for violating the lese majeste law over a social media post about the death of King Rama VIII.
Chiang Mai airport sees traffic spike
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» Chiang Mai International Airport has recorded a new post-Covid high in passenger traffic, with daily numbers surpassing 36,000, as airlines added 69 extra and charter flights to accommodate Lunar New Year demand.
Election Commission stands by ballot safeguards
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
Thailand rebuts Hun Manet’s border claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pushed back against remarks by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, after he alleged that Thai troops continued to occupy disputed areas despite ceasefire mediation efforts by US President Donald Trump.