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Cartoon case tests S112
News, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2026
» A legal complaint against a well-known comic artist over a cartoon loosely based on the life of an Ayutthaya king for allegedly breaching Section 112, or the lese majeste law, highlights the need to update both the law and its legal processes.
Supreme Court to rule on MPs' case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Supreme Court is due to rule at 10.30am today on whether to accept a petition filed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission against 44 current and former lawmakers over their support for amending Section 112 of the Criminal Code, in a case that could have immediate political consequences.
Campaigners press for pension overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» The Labour Ministry has pledged to speed up its review of a proposed overhaul of Thailand's pension calculation system, amid growing pressure from insured workers seeking a fairer formula, though officials have stopped short of committing to a firm timeline.
Debt hike a 'last resort'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/04/2026
» Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a "last resort", only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
MPs demand nightlife law be changed
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/04/2026
» People's Party (PP) MPs for Bangkok have called for a fresh review of the draft Service Establishment Act, alleging rampant corruption in the nightlife industry.
New biodiesel to help cut emissions
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/04/2026
» The National Energy Technology Centre (ENTEC) has developed H-FAME, a premium-grade biodiesel aimed at promoting cleaner energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Foreign Ministry launches diplomatic reset plan
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/04/2026
» Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has unveiled a more proactive diplomatic strategy aimed at guiding the country through growing global uncertainty.
PM mulls 500-billion-baht loan bid
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed his deputy Ekniti Nitithanprapas and the Council of State to study the legal implications of issuing an emergency loan decree and expanding the country's public debt ceiling.
Common ticketing set for 2027 launch
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2026
» The Transport Ministry is set to launch a comprehensive common ticketing system next year to decentralise service operations and elevate the national transportation system, Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said yesterday.
Officials ordered to boost PM2.5 fight
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered agencies to step up enforcement of environmental laws to tackle worsening PM2.5 pollution, warning that inaction could erode public trust.