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Leader of small party draws focus
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/02/2026
» Since the announcement of Sunday's election results, Wasawat Poungponsri, leader of the Thai Ruam Palang Party, has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures among Thailand's smaller parties -- groups widely regarded as crucial to the formation and stability of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government.
From conflict to shared prosperity
News, David Jay Green, Published on 10/02/2026
» The news from the front line, the border between Cambodia and Thailand, has a depressing familiarity. Another ceasefire is agreed upon, but it is accompanied by hostile statements from officials of both governments, and, in the past, such statements have led to aggressive action by one or both military forces. This opens the door to armed combat. People are killed or injured, property and infrastructure damaged, and people's livelihoods disrupted. We need to break this cycle; we need real peace.
Phiphat unveils plan for new EEC
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has unveiled a plan to transform the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) into a global entertainment and tourism hub, anchored by a proposed "Disneyland Thailand".
PM mulls SSO restructuring
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF).
Thamanat steps up campaigning
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 27/01/2026
» Klatham Party prime ministerial candidate Capt Thamanat Prompow is campaigning in the North this week ahead of another trip to the South, following a Jan 17 rally in Songkhla and earlier flood response efforts in November.
Trump's offer divides pundits
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump's invitation to have Thailand join his proposed Board of Peace to handle the situation in the Gaza Strip has divided opinion, with experts weighing the strategic opportunities against concerns about neo-colonial influence.
Phuket buoyed by aviation, tourism recovery
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/01/2026
» Phuket International Airport boasts growth in flight movements and passenger numbers in 2025, reflecting sustained recovery of aviation and tourism and renewed passenger confidence, says airport director Monchai Tanod.
Dairy cooperatives set for reform to ensure survival
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026
» Cooperative Promotion Department director-general Niran Munthida has announced plans to restructure Thailand's dairy cooperative system to ensure long-term sustainability.
Economic Party seizes the moment
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 12/01/2026
» Gen Rangsi Kitiyansap, 62, is a retired army general and leader of the Economic Party. He grew up in a family business casting Buddha statues and graduated from the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, Class 22.
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.