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Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
Killer disease spike bodes ill for future, new national survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2025
» Thailand is facing worsening public health trends that could fuel a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in coming years, says the latest National Health Examination Survey (NHES).
'Retirement lottery' scheme earns praise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» The World Bank's commendation of the government's "retirement lottery" bodes well for the kingdom's behavioural policy design, says Assoc Prof Auschala Chalayonnavin, dean of the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University.
Singapore PM Wong's visit bodes well for Thailand's future
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/11/2024
» Food security, energy security, the green economy, and digital connectivity were among the topics discussed on Thursday by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong.
Divided cabinet faces tough tests
Mongkol Bangprapa, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has completed his first task of putting together a cabinet which received royal endorsement on Saturday but questions remain as to whether he is putting the right people in the right jobs.
Pheu Thai 'not at disadvantage'
Supoj Wancharon and Chairth Yonpiam, Published on 28/08/2023
» Coalition leader Pheu Thai Party will remain in the driver's seat despite offering the interior minister post to ally Bhumjaithai, according to an academic.
'3 strikes' for Pita's PM bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/07/2023
» If Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat fails in his bid to win the prime minister's post during the first round of voting, he can expect one or two more chances before another deal must be struck, according to newly elected House speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
Pheu Thai pain as UTN bags campaign No.22
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2023
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party has landed the No.22 party-list election campaign number, which serves as a painful reminder for their election rivals in the Pheu Thai Party.
Smile, Anwar's here
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2023
» Anwar Ibrahim's rise to power as Malaysia's prime minister and his upcoming visit to the kingdom has rekindled hope for a return of peace to the far South, according to experts.
Ministry braces as curbs end
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Tourism and Sports Ministry to map out measures to handle the return of Chinese tourists as about 300,000 of them are expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year.