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Under-fire senator Alongkot dodges the press
News, Published on 23/05/2025
» Senator Alongkot Worakee, 61, was again thrust into the spotlight after he refused to speak to the press, repeatedly shaking his head and responding only in French: "Je ne parle pas" [I'm not saying].
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.
DSI skips deep probe
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2025
» Political temperatures dropped yesterday after the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) board decided to investigate only the money laundering part of the alleged collusion in last year's Senate election.
109 Senate poll fraud cases being reviewed
News, Published on 01/03/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has completed an investigation into 109 cases related to cheating or bloc voting in the Senate election, and sent three cases to the Supreme Court, according to secretary-general Sawang Boonmee.
Competition is hotting up
News, Published on 18/01/2025
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) must realise by now its cherished alliance with the ruling Pheu Thai Party has faltered and is moving ever closer to breaking, according to observers.
Fight must go on, despite obstacles
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/08/2024
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut was suddenly thrust into the spotlight when he was appointed to lead the newly-formed People's Party (PP).
Senate row could lead to court cases
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/07/2024
» A lawyer for senator-elect Keskamol Pleansamai says at least three people could face defamation suits for speculating about the educational background of his client.
Thaksin encounters challenges on comeback tour
News, Published on 13/07/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has his work cut out trying to win back support from the red shirts, if there are enough of them still around.
New senators get ready to work as probes continue
Published on 10/07/2024
» Thailand’s 200 new senators have been asked to report to Parliament on Monday, even as the Election Commission continues to investigate numerous allegations of collusion and other misdeeds in the polling process.
If you think it's all over...
News, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Senate election was as much anticipated as it was convoluted with plenty of ironies.