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Activists demand appeal in Thaksin's lese majeste case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/09/2025
» Around 30 members of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Dharma Army on Monday gathered at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) on Chaeng Watthana Road to demand that it appeal Thaksin Shinawatra's acquittal in the lese majeste case against him.
Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
People's Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Artist award saga leaves sour taste
Editorial, Published on 07/09/2025
» For the sake of its own honour and the prestige in safeguarding the National Artist Award, the Department of Cultural Promotion must break its silence. It needs to clarify whether veteran writer Sri Daoruang was pulled off the list of national artists at the last minute.
Ex-MP defends People’s Party decision
Online Reporters, Published on 06/09/2025
» Thailand is facing a “moment of truth” in its political development, says Progressive Movement spokesperson Pannika “Chor” Wanich, who has defended the decision by the opposition People’s Party to support the Bhumjaithai Party and its leader Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister.
People's Party risks all with Anutin
News, Published on 06/09/2025
» Amid the political uncertainty following the Constitutional Court's ruling against Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the sudden departure of her father, Thaksin, to Dubai, the People's Party (PP) have controversially backed Anutin Charnvirakul of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) for prime minister, rather than support its ideological ally, the Pheu Thai Party, whose candidate is Chaikasem Nitisiri.
Anutin confirmed as Thailand’s new prime minister
Online Reporters, Published on 05/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has been chosen as Thailand’s 32nd prime minister — and the fourth in just over two years — with a countdown expected to begin soon to a new general election early next year.
Influencer given suspended sentence in royal insult case
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced the social media influencer Aniwat Prathumthin, known as “Nara Crepe Katoey”, to 18 months in prison for lese-majeste and Computer Crime Act violations, but suspended the sentence for two years.
Shut out Pheu Thai: city rally
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Demonstrators gathered at Victory Monument on Sunday under the banner of the "United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty" group, voicing opposition to the Pheu Thai Party and its potential role in forming the next government.
Time to tread carefully
Published on 30/08/2025
» ABOUT POLITICS: The People's Party's reform agenda could be risky right now, thanks to the nationalism fed by the border dispute v Thaksin Shinawatra survived his lese majeste trial, but the hospital stay ruling will have greater political significance