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Major political parties battle TDRI claims of fiscal risks
Jitsiree Thongnoi and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Democrat, Pheu Thai and Klatham parties have moved to defend their campaign spending plans after the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) warned their pledges could place an unsustainable burden on the country’s finances.
Poll pledges 'not sustainable'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) said the campaign pledges reported to the Election Commission by five major political parties taking part in the election on Sunday could place an unsustainable burden on the country's finances.
PP backs Pisan to take helm of MFA
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has officially unveiled the second member of its "people's government" management team, naming veteran diplomat and former senator Pisan Manawapat as its foreign affairs minister candidate.
Warfare steps up notch
MONGKOL BANGPRAPA and PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN, Published on 04/01/2026
» Gunfire fell silent at midday on Dec 27 along the Thai-Cambodian border, marking an uneasy pause in hostilities that had raged since Dec 7. Yet the ceasefire, agreed only after heavy casualties and economic disruption, has not removed the tensions that pushed both nations into their largest clash in decades.
Special Report: Sobering up fast
SUPOJ WANCHAROEN, APINYA WIPATAYOTIN and MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 16/11/2025
» The uproar triggered by the newly amended Alcohol Beverage Control Act has underscored a recurring dilemma for the government: how to balance social order and public health with a tourism-driven economy that demands flexibility and international friendliness.
National Health Security Office insists appointments 'are all legal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/11/2025
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has defended the transparency of its committee selection process following growing criticism over the reappointment of long-serving members to key positions.
Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
Ageing workers 'an opportunity'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pitched the idea of raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old, the proposal sparked significant debate in Thai society -- a society increasingly described as "aged".
Calls mount for structural reform in Thailand
Sooksodsai Sooksomchitra, Published on 05/07/2025
» Structural reforms, deregulation and a cohesive national vision are needed to help Thailand navigate an increasingly volatile global landscape, prominent figures from government, industry and academia said at a recent event held by the National Press Council in Bangkok.
TSRI’s STI Fund Set to Boost Thai Economy
Published on 27/05/2025
» The Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) hosted a Dinner Talk under the theme “Igniting Thailand’s GDP through the STI Fund.” The event was presided over by H.E. Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), who underscored the critical role of the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Fund in boosting Thailand’s global competitiveness and driving long-term, sustainable economic growth.