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Election Commission official faces bribe allegation
News, Published on 03/05/2025
» Election Commission (EC) chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong has acknowledged an accusation against commissioner Thitichet Nuchanat, who has been accused by a former auditor-general of taking part in bribery.
Hospital stay haunts Thaksin again
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2025
» A decision of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions to launch an inquiry into claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra over what is known as the "14th floor saga" has triggered wild speculation about another round of political bargaining games.
'Divine dreams' and 38 virgins at Trump prayer event
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump was surrounded by faith leaders calling for him to be given "divine dreams" in an extraordinary event at the White House on Thursday.
Court asked to suspend voting rights of Sen Keskamol
Online Reporters, Published on 30/04/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) will ask the Supreme Court to suspend the voting rights of Senator Keskamol Pleansamai, saying she deceived the public about her educational qualifications.
Liberals ride Trump backlash to victory in Canada
Published on 29/04/2025
» OTTAWA - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals staged a major political comeback to retain power in parliamentary elections, fuelled by a backlash against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and comments about making Canada the 51st US state.
Romanian far-right rides TikTok wave in election re-run
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» BUCHAREST - With 1.3 million followers, a Donald Trump-supporting far-right candidate is riding a wave of popularity on TikTok ahead of the re-run of Romania's presidential election in which he is expected to win Sunday's first round.
Klatham wins by-election, takes seat from Bhumjaithai
Published on 28/04/2025
» The Klatham Party is upbeat about its win in a by-election in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Sunday and has set its eyes on winning more seats in future polls in the southern province.
Yet another huge loan
News, Published on 28/04/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira recently declared Thailand may need to borrow as much as 500 billion baht to fund a major economic stimulus package, to soften the anticipated impact on global trade in which the economy will be hard hit by the United States' policy imposing a 36% tariff on Thai imports.
ABOUT POLITICS: Taking a more local perspective
Published on 26/04/2025
» The patriarch of the Bhumjaithai Party has demonstrated his acumen and vision in building solid local administrative powerhouses from the ground up -- in the process allowing a glimpse into the party's plan to harness sustained political strength from them.
Wake-up call for voters
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2025
» As nationwide elections for municipality mayors and council members are approaching, concerns are mounting amid the relatively low level of public enthusiasm for the polls that fall on May 11.