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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.
Ekniti slams 'reckless' populism
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, a key member of the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party's economic "dream team", has criticised what he described as "irresponsible populist policies" rolled out by rival parties during the final stretch of the election campaign.
‘Don’t fall for Bhumjaithai ploy’
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday for urging southern voters to support his party in the Feb 8 election in exchange for budget allocations.
Cabinet approves new top-up tax rules
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/12/2025
» The cabinet has approved in principle a set of decrees and regulations under the 2024 Top-Up Tax Act to specify detailed guidelines for the imposition and calculation of the tax, says Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the Revenue Department.
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?
Council of State spikes lottery partial-refund hopes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The Council of State (CoS) has advised against a proposal to offer partial refunds to buyers of digital lottery tickets who do not win prizes because the plan was deemed to exceed the authority of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), says a top finance official.
Consumers complain to BMA about Green Line fare increase
News, Post reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» The Consumer Council of Thailand has submitted a petition to the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC), opposing the fare increase on the BTS Green Line extensions, where fares have risen from a flat rate of 15 baht to a distance-based rate ranging from 17 to 45 baht.
20m join co-payment scheme
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry will consider opening a new round of registration for the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme, after the first day of registration saw all 20 million available slots filled.
Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
Soft power left idle
News, Editorial, Published on 04/10/2025
» A change in government can create a sense of renewal and excitement. New faces in the cabinet and new policies give the public hope for improved public administration and service.