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New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026
» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.
DSI clarifies stance on case of missing ex-abbot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) clarified its handling of the case involving Phra Dhammajayo, former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, following a decision by prosecutors to scrap it after the statute of limitations expired.
Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session.
Piyabutr explains his split with PP
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2026
» Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement, has explained his decision to part ways with the People's Party (PP), saying it has strayed from core organisational principles and become increasingly centralised to the point of resembling an internal dictatorship.
Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
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).
Conservative vote could consolidate around Bhumjaithai
News, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party has emerged as an unexpected wedge within the conservative camp, prising apart supporters who once reliably backed ultra-right and establishment parties such as Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation.
Surachate demands bribe case ruling
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» A lawyer for former deputy police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn yesterday submitted a petition to the prime minister, seeking a legal ruling on a probe into suspected bribery involving gold as payment.
Social media ban for kids?
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» Australia notched up a world first last December when it imposed a nationwide social media ban on users under 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill. The law prohibits them from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.
PM calls for border MoU updates
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has backed revising two long-standing memorandums of understanding with Cambodia -- MoUs 43 and 44 -- arguing that modern technology and internationally recognised standards should be used to clarify unresolved border issues.