May parole for Thaksin
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to apply for parole in May, in accordance with regulations requiring inmates to serve two-thirds of their sentence, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.

Healthcare system faces 'debt-inspired crisis'
Senator Veerapun Suvannamai has warned of a looming financial crisis in the healthcare system due to unpaid debts from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) under the universal healthcare scheme.

Rape case causes rift at People's Party
The People's Party (PP) is facing internal turmoil after a rape conviction involving one of its Maha Sarakham candidates triggered calls for urgent reform of its candidate-screening system.

Academic seeks Election Commission probe, People's Party's demise
An independent academic on Tuesday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People's Party (PP) over its alleged links with media-related firm Spectre C.

Police warn over stray pet conflicts
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has raised concerns about escalating conflicts between neighbours caused by dogs and cats allowed to roam free, warning pet owners to take greater responsibility or face legal consequences.

CAAT rejigs screenings at all airports
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is to allow airport security to inspect suspicious checked baggage without the passenger being present, as part of a broader overhaul of the country's aviation security standards. Such inspections will begin on Oct 16.

Car exports decline by 6% in January
Thailand's car exports fell in January, dropping 6% year-on-year to 58,405 units -- the lowest level since May 2022 -- which was attributed to stricter environmental regulations and currency fluctuations, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Anutin denies coalition deal is done
Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul has rejected suggestions that negotiations to form the new government have been finalised, insisting that discussions remain ongoing and that he alone is leading the process.

Monetary Policy Committee policy rate likely to remain unchanged
The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at today's meeting, supported by stronger economic growth than forecast and an improving political outlook.

Ballot case gains steam
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct has scheduled March 17 to decide whether to formally accept a case against Election Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klanwarin and seven other senior officials over the poll ballot controversy.