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EC must act, not observe
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2026
» With less than a week to go before the national election, reports of vote-buying are growing louder -- and more brazen.
EC probes suspicious cash
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
BoT hot on 'grey' money trail
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is asking banks to report suspicious transactions relating to grey money to it directly, as the bank expands its role in monitoring illegal activities.
A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.
Pichai forwards central bank governor pick to cabinet
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/07/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced on Monday that he has signed off on and submitted his pick for the new Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor for cabinet consideration on Tuesday.
Next Bank of Thailand head must not let baht strengthen 'abnormally'
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/07/2025
» A key priority for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be to ensure that the baht does not strengthen abnormally due to market distortions, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Stakes high for next central bank chief
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 09/06/2025
» As the clock ticks down on Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput's term, which is ending on Sept 30, Thailand's central bank chief is preparing to hand over the reins at a time of mounting economic uncertainty.
Department of Livestock Development saddles up for AHS vaccination
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/05/2020
» The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) said it is ready to ramp up vaccinations for African Horse Sickness (AHS) in at-risk zones, including parts of Bangkok and neighbouring provinces, to curb the spread of the disease, which has killed 543 horses.
Horse deaths lead to race against time
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/05/2020
» After nearly two months, the first-ever outbreak of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in Thailand has wiped out 539 horses. Following calls for an investigation, the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) will on Monday launch a probe into the cause of the outbreak.
Boonsong's son lashes PTP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2018
» Dejnattawit Teriyapirom, son of ex-commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, has lashed out at the Pheu Thai Party, saying a lack of trust on the part of Pheu Thai was a reason behind his decision to break away from it and join the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).