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THAILAND

Senate probes conscript death case

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026

» A Senate committee has launched an inquiry into the death of Pvt Phetcharat Kamlangying, despite the Royal Thai Army's assertion that he died of heart failure.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai denies cabinet talks

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026

» The Pheu Thai Party has firmly denied reports it is scheduled to meet the Bhumjaithai Party on Tuesday to negotiate cabinet quotas as part of coalition government formation, insisting no such appointment has been arranged.

THAILAND

Senate panel presses Social Security Office on hearing data

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026

» A Senate panel has intensified pressure on the Social Security Office (SSO) to disclose raw data from a recent public hearing on proposed changes to election rules for the Social Security Board (SSB), as scrutiny grows over management of the 3-trillion-baht Social Security Fund.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Thai pension reform urgent, says economist

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026

» Economist Anusorn Tamajai, the former chairman of a committee on pension reform, has called on the Ministry of Labour to urgently implement the "Care" pension formula without delaying the move until the new government takes office.

OPINION

Ignored security concerns fuel Ukraine conflict

News, Evgeny Tomikhin, Published on 21/02/2026

» Difficult negotiations on how to settle the conflict in and around Ukraine are continuing in Geneva, Switzerland, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While the conditions of a long-term settlement are under discussion, it is timely to revisit a question that remains central for the international community: why, despite repeated declarations of commitment to peace, has the conflict yet to be resolved?

THAILAND

Lamphun official defends B1.25m spent on calendars

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026

» Lamphun's Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) has come under heavy criticism after spending 1.25 million baht of taxpayers' money to produce calendars said to promote its own achievements.

OPINION

Doubts mount over EC's poll handling

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026

» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.

THAILAND

Over half of Thais aware of vote-buying

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026

» More than half of Thais say they are aware of vote-buying in their constituencies, with most citing payments of 500–1,000 baht, according to a new survey by King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI).

THAILAND

Prasert mum on Worldcoin MoU

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026

» Former digital economy minister Prasert Jantararuangtong declined yesterday to disclose details of his statement to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the ministry and a Singapore-based firm related to cryptocurrency.