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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.
Foreign ministry says overseas ballots 'on time'
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/01/2026
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reaffirmed that all overseas ballots for the 2026 election and referendum will arrive in Thailand by Feb 5, allowing them to be counted together with domestic votes.
EC probes suspicious cash
News, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
Reserve senators call for action on stalled vote-rigging probes
Published on 29/01/2026
» A group of reserve senators on Thursday called on the Election Commission and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to expedite their investigations into irregularities in the 2024 Senate election.
PP stands behind Supat in Songkhla
Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) says Dr Supat Hasuwannakit remains its lawful MP candidate in Songkhla's Constituency 2, despite the decision by a Public Health Ministry subcommittee to dismiss him over alleged damage to the state.
Police gear up to combat election-related crime
Published on 28/01/2026
» National police chief Kittharath Punpetch has ordered a nationwide crackdown on influential figures, contract killers and illegal firearms in the final week before the Feb 8 general election, as authorities move to ensure security and prevent election-related violence and irregularities.
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.
Abhisit woos city voters with ticket policy
Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» The Democrat Party has stepped up its Bangkok campaign, promoting a common ticket transport policy while signalling confidence in coalition leverage, amid polling that shows strong support in the South.
Doubt clouds status of PP candidate
Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» It remains unclear if Dr Supat Hasuwannakit -- who is running for the Feb 8 election under the banner of the People's Party (PP) -- has been removed from civil service due to a procurement scandal, according to Narong Klanwarin, chair of the Election Commission (EC).
Vietnam auto manufacturer to set up $130m EV battery plant with China's BYD
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2026
» HANOI — Vietnam auto manufacturer Kim Long Motor said on Tuesday that it was partnering with China's BYD (Build Your Dreams) to develop a US$130 million plant to produce batteries for commercial electric vehicles (EVs) in central Vietnam.