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Tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted of national security charges in Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 15/12/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was on Monday found guilty on two counts of foreign collusion and of seditious publication, in one of the Chinese city's highest-profile national security trials.
People's Party not ready for big league
Oped, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/12/2025
» Alas, the reformist People's Party (PP) has shot itself in the foot, once again. The latest botch happened on Dec 11 during the joint sitting of the Senate and the House to vote on the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Charter vote needs '60 days' to prepare
Published on 14/12/2025
» A referendum on drafting a new charter cannot be held on the same day as the general election, scheduled for Feb 8, due to conflicting legal timeframes, said Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, a former Election Commission (EC) member.
The aggressor vs the victim
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/12/2025
» With the border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia showing no sign of letting up, defence officials and security analysts are pointing to a new battlefield that extends far beyond artillery and airstrikes: the war of information.
Early dissolution seen rattling bourse
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2025
» Analysts said that while Thai and foreign investors have expected an early dissolution of parliament, Thursday's announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul adds a short-term negative sentiment towards the stock market as it creates uncertainty in regard to policy continuity.
PP boss 'sorry' for slow charter rejig
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2025
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut apologised for the stalled charter reform efforts, while Pheu Thai accused Bhumjaithai (BJT) of evading responsibility after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul decided to dissolve the House ahead of the originally planned timeline.
Dissolution shock, but strategy clear
News, Published on 13/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's abrupt late-night decision to dissolve the House, mere hours before the new parliamentary session opened yesterday, surprised many at a time of escalating Thai–Cambodian border tensions.
Early poll helps Bhumjaithai, hurts PP: academics
Published on 13/12/2025
» Political analysts believe an early House dissolution will work in the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party's favour, boost Pheu Thai's chances and leave the People's Party (PP) at a clear disadvantage.
Caretaker government ‘still has full authority’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/12/2025
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted that the recent House dissolution will not affect Thai military operations along the border with Cambodia, as the caretaker government retains full authority on national security.
Poll could put key economic measures on hold
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/12/2025
» The second phase of the popular “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme for another 10 million Thai consumers is among the key economic measures that will probably have to be put on hold as the country prepares to go to the polls.