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THAILAND

Conservative vote could consolidate around Bhumjaithai

News, Published on 07/02/2026

» The Bhumjaithai Party has emerged as an unexpected wedge within the conservative camp, prising apart supporters who once reliably backed ultra-right and establishment parties such as Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation.

THAILAND

Education anchors Thai Kao Mai policy

Published on 07/02/2026

» Thai Kao Mai Party leader Suchatvee Suwansawat entered politics following a career rooted in academia, with education reform at the centre of his political agenda.

THAILAND

People’s Party vows sweeping reforms of military, police and courts

Published on 06/02/2026

» Top figures in the People’s Party have called for sweeping reforms of the military, police and judicial system to restore fairness and accountability, in the final major rally before Sunday’s general election.

OPINION

The remarkable rise of Rukchanok ‘Ice’ Srinork

Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 06/02/2026

» No matter what happens on Sunday election, one fact is already sealed. Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork, a former lawmaker representing the People’s Party, is now the most popular politician in Thai history. The word “female” is almost redundant.

OPINION

Rethinking global health finance

Oped, Published on 06/02/2026

» For the past half-century, the economics of global health were straightforward. Under the so-called "grant-based" approach, rich countries donate to poor countries, which use the funds to meet their populations' health needs. Success was measured by services provided or lives saved, rather than by balance sheets. While this model was far from perfect, the latest approach replacing it -- focused on using tools like guarantees and blended finance to crowd in private capital -- threatens to produce even worse outcomes.

THAILAND

People's Party unveils ‘Blueprint to transform Thailand’

Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026

» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, who serves as both leader of the People’s Party (PP) and its main prime ministerial candidate, delivered a major campaign speech in Udon Thani province on Thursday, declaring the party’s readiness to form what he called “a government of the people” that would work for all citizens without any political divisions.

OPINION

Undue influence

Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/02/2026

» Re: "Fears grow after early vote", (BP, Feb 2).

THAILAND

Path to power runs through Buri Ram

Published on 03/02/2026

» BURI RAM - On a sun-drenched October day in this northeastern province, Prime Minister Mr Anutin Charnvirakul waited patiently alongside other prominent figures who flew in from Bangkok to show respect to one of Thailand’s most powerful men.

OPINION

Real barriers to temple reform

Editorial, Published on 01/02/2026

» After a year of temple scandals, Thailand's top monks have promised a great clean-up. The orders sound bold. The question is whether a feudal system built on censorship, obedience and patronage can truly reform itself.

THAILAND

The election's last-mile test

News, Published on 31/01/2026

» For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 general election. The surveys have fostered a prevailing narrative of a two-horse race, with the People’s Party positioned as the frontrunner and Bhumjaithai as the most serious challenger.