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Opponents demand recount in Chon Buri seat won by deputy PM
Online Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» Protesters have demanded a recount of ballots in Chon Buri's constituency 1, claiming that ballot boxes were not properly sealed after voting ended on Sunday.
Vote-buying tops poll complaints
Published on 10/02/2026
» At least 113 complaints alleging election irregularities have been lodged to date, with vote-buying comprising the vast majority, the Election Commission (EC) said on Monday.
Major political parties battle TDRI claims of fiscal risks
Published on 04/02/2026
» The Democrat, Pheu Thai and Klatham parties have moved to defend their campaign spending plans after the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) warned their pledges could place an unsustainable burden on the country’s finances.
The election's last-mile test
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 general election. The surveys have fostered a prevailing narrative of a two-horse race, with the People’s Party positioned as the frontrunner and Bhumjaithai as the most serious challenger.
Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
Vote-buying claims dismissed by senior politicians
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2026
» Senior politicians have dismissed allegations of widespread vote‑buying ahead of the election, rejecting reports that cash handouts have surged to record levels.
Charter debate draws interest
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/01/2026
» A public debate on the referendum on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution will be held on Jan 25, following strong interest from both supporters and opponents of constitutional redrafting.
Speed confusion
Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/01/2026
» I am not sure if I am in the minority who now resorts to a mapping app with speed limit warnings to help monitor my speed when driving on Thailand's country roads to ensure I comply with the speed limit and avoid a fine.
Jade warns charter rewrite is a 'trap'
Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2026
» Jade Donavanik, Rak Chart's prime ministerial candidate, warned the public not to be misled by campaigns advocating a new constitution, claiming they were a tactic by corrupt politicians seeking to abolish the 2017 charter, which he said contains strong anti-corruption mechanisms.
Appeal for full charter redo wanes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three conservative parties reiterated their opposition to drafting an entirely new constitution, arguing that the move would be costly, unnecessary and potentially destabilising.