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Charter rewrite rivals make final appeals
Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2026
» Campaigning for and against approval of a constitutional rewrite intensified on Friday as a coalition of pro-democracy groups called on voters to back the amendment process while opponents rallied in defence of the 2017 charter.
Rethinking global health finance
Oped, Published on 06/02/2026
» For the past half-century, the economics of global health were straightforward. Under the so-called "grant-based" approach, rich countries donate to poor countries, which use the funds to meet their populations' health needs. Success was measured by services provided or lives saved, rather than by balance sheets. While this model was far from perfect, the latest approach replacing it -- focused on using tools like guarantees and blended finance to crowd in private capital -- threatens to produce even worse outcomes.
Charter 'pillars' are sacrosanct: TST
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party has made its position on constitutional reform clear, saying that any amendments to the charter must serve the interests of the public rather than political elites, while maintaining Chapters 1 and 2 will remain untouched.
Fears grow after early vote
Published on 03/02/2026
» Political parties have urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently investigate irregularities reported during advance voting, warning that the problems could undermine public confidence ahead of Sunday's poll.
Iranian jet fuel keeps Myanmar bombers flying
Published on 27/01/2026
» The first bomb to strike the remote village of Vanha in western Myanmar came from a junta warplane. It hit the only school in the hamlet, near the frontline of the civil war. The second came from a drone minutes later.
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» PARIS - French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.
Pavena pulls crowds at Klatham rally in North
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Pavena Hongsakul used a Klatham rally in Chiang Rai to call for firm policies tackling drugs and domestic violence. The rally was held at Phanphitthayakhom School in Phan district on Saturday evening and drew a large crowd from across the area and nearby communities.
Movement Party pushes practicality
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» Kannavee Suebsang, the former secretary-general of the Fair Party, has returned to politics as the leader of the newly-formed Movement Party (Phonlawat Party), presenting himself as a practitioner rather than a career politician and pledging to build a comprehensive safety net while protecting the rights of all Thais.
People's Party wants more than 20m votes
News, Published on 22/01/2026
» Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a campaign assistant for the People's Party (PP), has urged voters to deliver more than 20 million votes to the party, saying a decisive mandate was needed to form a government and rewrite the constitution.
People’s Party’s diplomatic 'elegance' rings hollow
Oped, Published on 16/01/2026
» On Jan 11, the People’s Party held a high-profile event to showcase its “People’s Government”, offering a glimpse of its proposed executive leadership. Among the key speakers was Pisan Manawapat, a former diplomat and senator, designated as the party’s future foreign minister.