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Ex-Senate hopefuls urge faster EC probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2025
» A group of former Senate candidates on the reserve list, led by Pol Lt Gen Kamrob Panyakaew, submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) yesterday, urging an expedited investigation into alleged collusion in the Senate election.
Thailand still has chance to shine
Oped, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand's economy is losing momentum. Growth rates have steadily declined, from 7.2% in 2012 to just 1.9% in 2023. Without a new vision for development, the country faces the real possibility of becoming stuck in permanent stagnation. The absence of bold leadership and structural reform has left Thailand vulnerable, while its regional peers -- Singapore, China, and South Korea -- surge ahead. These countries have demonstrated that visionary and compassionate leadership, combined with political reform and good governance, can transform the economic fortunes of an entire nation.
Court takes up ‘fake professor’ case against senator
Post Reporters, Published on 30/07/2025
» The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case brought by the Election Commission (EC) against Senator Keskamol Pleansamai, who is accused of misleading voters by falsely claiming to hold an academic professorship.
Senate makes more high-profile appointments
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2025
» The Senate has approved two more high-profile appointments — a Constitutional Court judge and an Election Commission member — despite the fact that 70% of its members are facing possible charges in connection with vote-rigging in last year’s election.
Senate won't wait for scandal verdicts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» The Senate yesterday overwhelmingly rejected a motion to delay approvals for Constitutional Court and Election Commission (EC) nominees and vowed to proceed with the crucial votes today.
Thailand's Senate won't wait for election collusion scandal verdicts
Post Reporters, Published on 21/07/2025
» The Senate on Monday overwhelmingly rejected a motion to delay approvals for Constitutional Court and Election Commission (EC) nominees and vowed to proceed with the crucial votes on Tuesday.
Signs and symptoms of Thai stagnation
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 18/07/2025
» That Thailand is faring poorly in the world is no longer in dispute. Not so long ago, many were in denial and adamant that Thailand could still bring a good game to engage abroad, that "Teflon" Thailand could bounce back. Now, just about all indicators are pointing south. The causes of this country's decline and stagnation are not singular but multifaceted over a two-decade period. As Thailand's situation is likely to worsen before hopes for a better future can arise, it is instructive to start counting the costs.
Welcome all, equally
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/07/2025
» Re: "Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students' families at Thai airports", (BP, July 13).
DSI zeroes in on 10 suspects in Senate vote-rigging case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) expects to initially identify around 10 suspects in the Senate vote-rigging case involving alleged collusion and money laundering.