Politics · EconomyThailand's Election Promises Debt Relief, Stimulus and EEC Data Hub
Thailand's 2024 election could reshape the economy as parties pledge sweeping household-debt relief, growth stimulus and an EEC data hub. See what's at stake.
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Politics · HealthEx-Hospital Director’s Candidacy in Songkhla Hangs Pending Review as Votes Near
With Songkhla election ballots printed, Dr Supat’s candidacy stalls after Health Ministry tie vote. Legal appeals may decide his fate before Feb 8 polls.
Politics · National NewsJanuary Firing Fails to Remove Dr Supat from Songkhla Ballot
Fired just weeks before the Feb 8 election, former hospital chief Dr Supat remains eligible to run in Songkhla Constituency 2 while he appeals his civil-service dismissal—what voters should know.
Economy · PoliticsPeople’s Party Unveils ฿250B 100-Day Stimulus for Mortgages, SMEs & AI
Learn how Thailand’s opposition People’s Party plans a ฿250B, 100-day injection to deliver affordable mortgages, SME credit and AI-driven factory upgrades.
Politics · EconomyPheu Thai’s Daily ‘Millionaire’ Lottery Hit by Election-Law Challenge
Activist Ruangkrai asks Election Commission to probe Pheu Thai’s nine-prizes-a-day ฿1m lottery for missing cost disclosure; penalties could reach ฿500k a day.
National News · PoliticsThailand Navy’s GPS Survey Calms Trat Villagers Amid Cambodian Trench Fears
Find out how Thai Navy GPS data showed trenches lie 500 m inside Cambodia, easing locals’ concerns along the Thailand–Cambodia border in Trat province.
Politics · EconomyThai Parties in Final Sprint to Win Over 25% Uncommitted Voters
With 25% of voters still uncommitted, Thailand’s main parties unleash last-minute economic, security and cash-lottery pitches to sway swing voters ahead of the 8 Feb polls.
Politics · EnvironmentElection Could Bring Farm Pay and Clear Skies to Northern Thailand
Parties pitch 250-baht/rai no-burn pay, forest bonds and Clean Air Act revival. Northern Thailand election voters debate farm pay and clean air—read more.
Politics · EconomyThailand’s Election Race Is Rife with Cash Handouts—and a ฿300B Bill
Thai parties promise cash handouts and lotteries, but economists warn pledges could add ฿300 billion to public debt. See how election offers could hit your wallet.