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Thai baht under watch
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2026
» As Thailand heads to the polls this Sunday, the campaign trail has been crowded with promises of wage hikes, subsidies and generous domestic giveaways. Yet last week, a far more sobering message arrived from Washington. The US Treasury has placed Thailand back on its currency monitoring list, a move that carries implications well beyond a routine financial assessment.
Big-spenders abound as poll race tightens
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2026
» With only two weeks to go before the Feb 8 general election, the battle over economic policy has intensified into what many observers describe as a full-blown "populism war". Major political parties are locked in a contest of ever more generous handouts, welfare schemes and cash-based incentives, each attempting to outbid the other to secure votes.
40m workers 'getting a poor deal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2026
» Academics and activists said over 40 million workers in Thailand remain stuck in low-paid, unsafe jobs with inadequate healthcare and social protection, urging parties to draft policies that ensure labour protection and fair employment.
Shinawatra heir faces tough road
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has once again demonstrated that it has not stepped out from under the long shadow of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the broader Shinawatra political dynasty.
When Buddhism falls silent during war
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 27/12/2025
» The Buddha once stopped a water war between relatives by asking a simple question: What is more valuable: water or human life?
Cambodia 'hires US lobbyists'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/12/2025
» The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an "information war" aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
Revised Social Security rates to take effect next year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has advised employers and Article 33 insurers to prepare for a revised ceiling contribution rate taking effect next year, in a move aimed at expanding benefits and strengthening the fund.
Social Security Board approves new pension formula
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) has unanimously approved a draft ministerial regulation introducing the new Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) pension formula, expected to take effect early next year, to improve benefits for insured workers.
Ministry plans digital meter
News, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Transport Ministry plans to introduce a Digital Taximeter program -- a GPS-enabled system that calculates fares based on distance, traffic conditions, and peak-hour surcharges -- to ensure fairer pricing.
Villagers take aim at Land Bridge plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2025
» Residents of Chumphon's Phato district opposing the government's Land Bridge megaproject say it brings no clear benefits to locals while endangering their livelihoods, the environment, and community ties.