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THAILAND

2 Klatham Party candidates axed over past convictions

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/02/2026

» The Supreme Court has revoked the eligibility of two candidates of the Klatham Party candidates to contest the Feb 8 general election due to past criminal convictions.

WORLD

Trump pressures electoral system with push to ‘nationalise’ voting

AFP, Published on 05/02/2026

» WASHINGTON - From calls for his Republican party to “nationalise” voting to his repeated false claims of a stolen election, President Donald Trump is ramping up attacks on the US electoral system ahead of this year’s US midterm polls.

THAILAND

28 election candidates face possible court bans

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) is seeking a Supreme Court ruling on the disqualification of 28 MP candidates after investigations found they lacked legal eligibility for failing to vote in previous elections without providing a valid justification.

THAILAND

Court rejects petition against Bhumjaithai-People’s Party pact

Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026

» The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition seeking a review of the memorandum of agreement signed by the Bhumjaithai Party and the People’s Party prior to the formation of the incumbent government, citing the petitioner’s lack of legal standing.

WORLD

Breakthrough or prelude to attack? What we know about Iran-US talks

AFP, Published on 04/02/2026

» PARIS (FRANCE) — US and Iranian officials are due this week to hold their first talks since Iran launched a deadly crackdown on protests, in a meeting likely to be crucial in determining if the United States carries out renewed military action against the Islamic republic.

WORLD

Myanmar junta’s proxy party named winner of criticised election

Reuters, Published on 04/02/2026

» NAY PYI TAW — A proxy party for Myanmar’s junta was declared the “landslide” winner of elections that were derided as illegitimate by the United Nations (UN) and others, helping the military keep its grip on the war-ravaged country.

OPINION

Decriminalising sex work needs clarity

Oped, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/02/2026

» The world's oldest profession has always been a taboo subject in Thai society, even in our politics so it was encouraging to see at least five political parties -- the Pheu Thai Party, the People's Party, the Movement Party, the Thai Sang Thai Party, and the Democrat Party -- agree that the current Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996) needs to be repealed.

LIFE

The missing agenda

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026

» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.

WORLD

Iran’s president confirms talks with US after Trump threats

AFP, Published on 03/02/2026

» Iran’s president confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of talks with the United States, provided they were free of threats, after his counterpart Donald Trump suggested “bad things” would happen without a deal.

BUSINESS

Air Cambodia confirms order for 10 Boeing jets

Published on 03/02/2026

» SINGAPORE- Air Cambodia on Tuesday confirmed an ‌order for 10 Boeing 737 ​Max passenger jets, saying it underscored deepening relations with the United States.