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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.
PM vows tougher anti‑corruption drive after Thailand’s low Corruption Perceptions Index ranking
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has pledged aggressive reforms after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
Sale of state enterprise land in Bang Na halted
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has halted the sale of land in Bang Na district of Bangkok belonging to the Forest Industry Organization (FIO), saying it had been undervalued.
Democrats won't bend on coalition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday his party would strictly adhere to the conditions it set during the election campaign when deciding whether to join a new coalition government.
Thai growth seen at just 1.5% to 1.75% this year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Thai economy is expected to expand by only 1.5% to 1.75% this year, says a public opinion survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Social Security Office faulted for benefit delays
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny after a board member representing insured workers said millions of contributors remain unable to access new dental benefits, while hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are still waiting for updated pension payments.
EC needs to do better
News, Published on 10/02/2026
» The election on Sunday has finally ended, albeit with mixed reactions. Despite the polling process going relatively smoothly and a clear winner emerging by the end of the day, the ham-fisted actions of the Election Commission (EC) risk bungling the vote-counting process.
Anutin's long political ascent
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul's ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.
Big 4 prepare 'KO punches'
News, Anucha Charoenpo and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/02/2026
» Four major political parties -- Bhumjaithai (BJT), Pheu Thai, the People's Party (PP) and the Democrat Party -- will hold large-scale campaign rallies across Bangkok on Friday, marking the final push before Sunday's election.