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EC stands by ballot safeguards
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
3-year term upheld by top court
News, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling sentencing a man to three years and four months in prison for violating the lese majeste law over a social media post about the death of King Rama VIII.
Goods controls at border to ramp up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation designating certain border areas as controlled zones for goods, aimed at strengthening national security and curbing transnational crime.
Klatham 'won't be pushed'
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» Klatham Party chief adviser Capt Thamanat Prompow said on Wednesday the party is ready to work in opposition as uncertainty persists over whether it will join a coalition being formed by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).
Election Commission posts ‘official’ results
Published on 18/02/2026
» The Election Commission of Thailand on Wednesday released the “official” results from the Feb 8 general election and constitutional referendum, while acknowledging that recounts and new votes were required at some polling units.
Land encroachment by Saraburi monastery probed
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026
» Authorities raided four locations linked to a temple in Saraburi province on Wednesday, uncovering alleged encroachment on more than 2,000 rai of land designated for agricultural reform and the construction of a meditation retreat.
Two health volunteers test positive for mpox after inmate’s death
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Disease control and correctional officials are moving to contain an mpox cluster at Thonburi Remand Prison after confirming infections in two close contacts of a recently deceased inmate.
QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» All metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
Thailand reviewing visa-free stays as local complaints pile up
Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Thailand’s caretaker government is considering a reduction of the 60‑day visa‑free stay period, following numerous complaints that foreigners have been exploiting the system to engage in illegal activities or exploit local residents, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrenders
Published on 18/02/2026
» A gunman wanted for shooting at an emergency vehicle and assaulting his wife in Chon Buri surrendered to police on Wednesday afternoon in Pathum Thani, where fears for public safety had led to school closures earlier.