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Coalition options emerge
News, Chairity Yonpiam, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2026
» Analysts are mapping coalition scenarios for the next government, depending on whether the People's Party (PP) or Bhumjaithai finishes first, with no party expected to govern alone.
EC probes suspicious cash
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
Thai diplomacy amid global turmoil
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 13/01/2026
» How do we know which way the wind is drifting? This is a frequently asked question amid the tectonic shifts in international politics. Answers vary. Some say the wind blows from Washington, others from Beijing. Some insist it comes from the market, others from geopolitics. Regardless of the answers, Thailand -- thanks to its nimble diplomacy -- has managed to go with the flow without much difficulty.
SAO dodges blame
News, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2025
» The State Audit Office (SAO)'s latest statement on the collapse of its 30-storey headquarters is deeply disappointing. It dwells on technical detail while sidestepping the most fundamental question of all: who must be held responsible?
Furr-ever friends
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/12/2025
» Thailand has officially elevated its native felines to national status. In a move reflecting both cultural pride and a booming pet economy, the cabinet on Nov 18 approved the designation of "Thai cat" as the country's national symbol in the pet category.
Ambulance blocked by pickup truck during emergency transfer in Krabi
News, Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» A man who parked his pickup truck behind an ambulance is accused of disrupting the emergency transfer of a critically ill patient at Plaipraya Hospital in Krabi province. The patient later died from respiratory failure.
Police step up nominee holding cases on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 13/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Police are intensifying investigations into alleged nominee land holdings by foreigners on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani, a practice that may threaten economic security, especially in key tourist areas.
CPF suit against Biothai a test case for transparency
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» As Thailand faces mounting environmental challenges, a legal battle between agribusiness giant Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) and civil society organisation Biothai has become a test case for transparency, accountability and the boundaries of public debate.
Police nab IT executives accused of VAT evasion
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/09/2025
» Economic Crime Suppression Division police arrested two IT company executives yesterday for allegedly defrauding over 70 million baht in value-added tax (VAT).
The need to address fossil fuels beyond the ICJ
News, Jemilah Mahmood & Adam Farhan, Published on 06/09/2025
» In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark Advisory Opinion: states may be violating international law by facilitating fossil fuel consumption, subsidising production, and issuing permits that enable expansion of extraction and use.