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Social Security Office faulted for benefit delays
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under renewed scrutiny after a board member representing insured workers said millions of contributors remain unable to access new dental benefits, while hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are still waiting for updated pension payments.
Japanese PM Takaichi comes out on top
Oped, Published on 11/02/2026
» Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has just scored an unprecedented victory in the country's general election. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which she leads, won 316 seats in the 465-member House of Representatives (the Diet's lower house), up sharply from 198. The combined strength of two parties that had merged hastily -- despite their fundamentally opposing platforms -- in an effort to bring Ms Takaichi down fell from 167 seats to just 49. The LDP, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, has never looked more robust.
EC urged to review ballot rules after over 1 million spoilt votes
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» Following Sunday's general election and extended unofficial counting, concerns over a high number of spoilt ballots, including cases where clear voter intent may have been wrongly invalidated, have prompted calls for the Election Commission (EC) to review its guidelines on ballot validity.
New Zealand's Christchurch mosque killer appeals conviction
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» WELLINGTON - A white supremacist who shot and killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 launched an appeal Monday seeking to overturn his conviction.
Bangkok voting smooth, no major issues, says city governor
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2026
» Voting went smoothly in Bangkok with no reports of major issues at polling stations across the city, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Sunday afternoon.
Anti-govt banners, explosives found
Published on 08/02/2026
» NARATHIWAT: Security forces are on high alert after finding banners displaying anti-government messages and objects resembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at multiple locations across the province.
Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmas
Published on 06/02/2026
» Manchester City has delighted two senior fans in Thailand with gifts after learning about their avid and enduring support of the football club.
Poll day will 'go smoothly'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) assured voters that Sunday's general election will proceed smoothly and will not repeat problems encountered during advance voting on Feb 1.
Pheu Thai pledges debt relief
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday vowed at a rally in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket to implement comprehensive debt solutions if elected.
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.