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People's Party pushes Social Security overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People's Party says it will move immediately to table a sweeping overhaul of the Social Security system, proposing a new board structure that shifts authority away from the state and towards the contributors who fund it.
Red Line extension relocation eyed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/02/2026
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has moved to overhaul the design of its Red Line suburban railway extension, proposing to relocate and rename the planned Ratchawithi Station to create a direct link with Ramathibodi Hospital, in a bid to improve passenger convenience and urban connectivity.
Senators demand clarity on charter change policy
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» A group of "new breed" senators yesterday urged the incoming government to clearly outline the framework and process for drafting a new constitution in its policy statement, expressing hope that a second referendum could be held by the end of the year.
Charter choice at polls
News, Editorial, Published on 07/02/2026
» Tomorrow's election will be like no other. It will be the first time that eligible voters elect members of parliament and vote in a charter referendum on the same day.
Charter 'pillars' are sacrosanct: TST
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party has made its position on constitutional reform clear, saying that any amendments to the charter must serve the interests of the public rather than political elites, while maintaining Chapters 1 and 2 will remain untouched.
People's Party unveils B15bn Hat Yai flood plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» People's Party (PP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut on Tuesday unveiled a plan to invest 15 billion baht over four years to strengthen Hat Yai's flood prevention system.
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.
Progressives under fire over SSO board plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» The Progressive Social Security group has come under renewed scrutiny after members of the People's Party (PP) denied backing a policy that would allow migrants to sit on the Social Security Office (SSO) board, despite evidence suggesting the proposal had previously featured in the group's campaign platform.
The election's last-mile test
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 general election. The surveys have fostered a prevailing narrative of a two-horse race, with the People’s Party positioned as the frontrunner and Bhumjaithai as the most serious challenger.
Thammasat academic urges SSO restructuring
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency.