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Police uncover 'vote-buying' in provinces
Published on 08/02/2026
» Law enforcement agencies have stepped up operations against vote-buying in several provinces ahead of Sunday's general election, with cases uncovered in Chiang Rai and Surat Thani and heightened monitoring underway in Satun.
Vote-buying suspect held in Chiang Rai
Online Reporters, Published on 07/02/2026
» A former local councillor in Chiang Rai has been arrested for suspected vote-buying after being caught with 64,000 baht in 500- and 100-baht banknotes and sheets listing local names, according to Phan district police.
Election Commission frets over cash for votes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2026
» Concerns over vote-buying have intensified in the final days before Sunday's general election and constitutional referendum, prompting the Election Commission (EC) to order heightened monitoring nationwide, particularly in the Northeast and the South.
Chinese 'zombie pods' dealer arrested in Pattaya
Published on 03/02/2026
» PATTAYA - A Chinese national has been arrested for illegally selling ketamine-laced vape pods, known as zombie pods, to partygoers in Pattaya beach town.
Abhisit visits Songkhla, warns about vote-buying
Published on 03/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva hit the campaign trail in Songkhla on Monday, urging voters to reject what he described as "grey capital" politics and warning against vote-buying and corruption as the election enters its final stretch.
BoT plans to issue new gold trading measures
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2026
» As part of efforts to reduce currency volatility and prevent a sharp appreciation of the baht that could affect the economy, the Bank of Thailand plans to cap daily gold trading in baht on digital platforms at 50 million baht.
BoT flags suspicious cash withdrawals, largest case hits B250m
Online Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has detected unusually large cash withdrawals amounting to more than 250 million baht, with some customers requesting only 500‑baht banknotes, prompting the agency to prepare reports for concerned agencies, including the Election Commission.
Gold's blistering rally continues past $5,200 as dollar plunges to 4-year low
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» BENGALURU — Gold broke through US$5,200 for the first time on Wednesday, after rising more than 3% on Tuesday, as the dollar plunged to a near four-year low amid persisting geopolitical concerns, ahead of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy decision.
More ‘grey money’ channels targeted
Published on 13/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand has expanded its role to cover “grey money” inspections as part of efforts to address structural problems in the country’s economy and financial sector.
Thai Pakdee foregrounds anti-graft push for poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Thai Pakdee Party yesterday pushed an anti-corruption agenda while campaigning in Nonthaburi.