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New govt off to a bumpy start
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2026
» There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with academics warning the government has only a narrow window to prove it can manage a deepening energy and cost-of-living crisis -- or risk a steep fall in public support.
Klatham plays the waiting game
Published on 04/04/2026
» The Klatham Party’s decision to abstain rather than oppose Anutin Charnvirakul in the recent parliamentary vote for prime minister looks less like indecision and more like classic Thai coalition hedging — a calculated refusal to burn bridges with a man it may yet have to do business with.
Sanya Positioned as Top ‘First Stop in China’ for Thai Tourists
Published on 04/04/2026
» BANGKOK / SANYA, CHINA — Sanya, China’s premier tropical coastal city, is emerging as the leading "First Stop in China" for Thai travellers. Driven by a two-hour direct flight from Bangkok and supported by the mutual visa exemption policy, Sanya offers a seamless, high-value alternative for international beach getaways and cultural exploration.
Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026
» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
PTTEP Launches ‘Ocean for Life’ underwater sculptures of art at Koh Tao
Published on 03/04/2026
» Surat Thani – PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), in collaboration with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), has begun placing the “Ocean For Life” underwater sculptures of art at Koh Tao, Surat Thani province. The initiative will create artificial reefs and a new diving site to help restore marine ecosystems, promote sustainable tourism and generate income for local communities. Divers will be able to visit the site from mid-April onwards.
Anutin seeks UK free trade agreement
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thailand is seeking to deepen its economic ties with the United Kingdom with the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) in the future, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday, as both countries marked 170 years of diplomatic relations.
Pattaya mayoral candidate apologises for fake follower boost
Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» CHON BURI - A prospective Pattaya mayoral candidate from the People’s Party has apologised after admitting her campaign used artificial means to inflate her social media follower totals, following online scrutiny that showed most of the accounts appeared to originate from Vietnam.
Pheu Thai on the outer
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/03/2026
» The allocation of cabinet quotas has unsettled Pheu Thai Party, exposing internal tensions while raising questions over its electoral recovery.
SAO collapse remains unresolved
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 28/03/2026
» One year after the collapse of the State Audit Office's (SAO) new headquarters in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on March 28, 2025, Thailand is still searching for answers -- not only about what caused the building to fall, but also about the deeper systemic failures the disaster exposed.
People’s Party has an apology problem
Published on 28/03/2026
» The People’s Party (PP), long marketed as a clean, reformist and forward-looking political force, is confronting a hard truth of electoral politics: while an apology can calm a storm, repeated apologies for serious failures can erode the very brand they are meant to protect.