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Changes to SSO board vote spark criticism
News, Post reporters, Published on 22/02/2026
» Proposed changes to election regulations for the Social Security Board (SSB) have ignited sharp criticism, with academics and stakeholders warning the reforms could undermine transparency and return the system to an era dominated by lobbying.
Cambodia 'hires US lobbyists'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/12/2025
» The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an "information war" aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
16 Thai civilian deaths linked to border war
Online Reporters, Published on 16/12/2025
» Border clashes with Cambodia continued throughout Tuesday, as Thai authorities said the civilian death toll had reached 16 while the economic impact of the conflict has been limited so far.
ABOUT POLITICS: Governor needs a sprint finish
News, Published on 12/04/2025
» The speed at which Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt runs City Hall's affairs has been compared by observers to an old diesel fuel engine -- slow to start, only to accelerate towards the end.
Anti-graft chief slams maid case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/08/2022
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has issued a statement condemning the circumstances surrounding the case of an alleged maid-abusing police corporal.
Myanmar military cashes in on Thai pipeline
Published on 08/05/2021
» Myanmar’s military has received hundreds of millions of dollars from natural gas sales through a financial scheme linked to the Myanmar-Thailand pipeline, a French newspaper has reported.
Govt shrugs off US support for protesters
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on Thursday played down a resolution by a group of US senators in support of Thailand's pro-democracy protesters.
Rumours swirl of Pheu Thai rift
News, Published on 07/12/2019
» Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been keeping a low profile, so his latest social media post has drawn the attention of political observers even though the message is plain and simple.
Cobras no insurance for govt
News, Published on 06/12/2019
» The support of renegade MPs from the opposition may help the government survive for another year but it does not guarantee the stability or unity of the coalition, an academic said.
Former red-shirt defends Apirat's inflammatory speech
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 13/10/2019
» Suporn Atthawong, a former hard-core leader of the red-shirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), has come out in defence of Apirat Kongsompong after the army chief on Friday delivered a strongly-worded speech lashing out at politicians and other elements opposed to the government under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The speech prompted widespread criticism.