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Int'l monitors to ensure transparent polls
Published on 07/02/2026
» A total of 44 election observers from 17 countries and one international organisation will monitor Sunday's general election and charter rewrite referendum, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Charter rewrite rivals make final appeals
News, 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.
Thai stocks set to surge after election
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Thai stock market is likely to test the 1,400-point range after the general election on Sunday, lifted by economic stimulus policies, improving investor confidence, and a gradual return of fund flows, according to the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Violence-ridden Haiti in limbo as transitional council wraps up
AFP, Published on 07/02/2026
» PORT-AU-PRINCE - Nearly two years after it was created to restore order in impoverished, violence-ravaged Haiti, the transitional council is ending its work -- with no end to the crisis in sight.
Southern insurgents ‘stockpiling bombs’ ahead of Feb 8 poll
Published on 06/02/2026
» The Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) militant group is moving improvised explosive devices into the southern border provinces to disrupt the Feb 8 election and stage symbolic attacks throughout February, including during Ramadan, a Senate security spokesman said on Friday.
EU tells TikTok to change ‘addictive’ design
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» BRUSSELS - The European Union said on Friday that it had told TikTok it needs to change its “addictive design” or risk heavy fines, after the Chinese-owned platform was found in breach of the bloc’s digital content rules.
Voters advised to avoid shirts with numbers on polling day
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Voters should avoid wearing shirts or t-shirts bearing a number on Sunday as it could be misinterpreted as influencing other electors to support a candidate, an election official has warned.
Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» TOKYO — Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi won United States President Donald Trump's full endorsement on Friday, two days before snap elections that polls suggest may see her coalition romp home with a super-majority.
Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Published on 06/02/2026
» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.
Election Commission chief 'sorry' about remarks on YouTube
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee has issued an apology following widespread criticism over remarks he made in a YouTube video, in which he said: "If you don't trust the commissioners, then don't go to vote."