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THAILAND

EC under the microscope

Published on 21/03/2026

» Allegations of irregularities in the handling of the general election by the Election Commission (EC) have drawn widespread attention in the country’s unfolding constitutional debate.

THAILAND

Petitioner Srisuwan seeks to block Thaksin parole

Published on 21/03/2026

» Political activist Srisuwan Janya has petitioned the Ministry of Justice to oppose parole for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and urged authorities to instead press a fresh charge against him.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai submits eight ministerial picks to PM Anutin

Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026

» The Pheu Thai Party has submitted the names of its eight cabinet nominees to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul while expressing confidence that the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition government will remain stable throughout its four-year term.

THAILAND

Anutin returns to power with broad backing

Published on 19/03/2026

» Weeks before ​the Feb 8 general election, Anutin Charnvirakul stood at a rally in Bangkok ‌and declared that his Bhumjaithai Party should be the automatic choice for any patriotic Thai.

OPINION

When being neutral is no safeguard

Oped, Published on 18/03/2026

» 'Don't worry about it, we are neutral!" was Thailand's flippant response to the Islamist terrorist attack on America in 2001 when hijacked jets carrying innocent passengers and filled to the brim with aviation fuel smashed into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon on Sept 11.

THAILAND

No request yet on Thaksin’s parole, says justice minister

Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026

» The Ministry of Justice has not received any proposals for parole for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said on Thursday, adding that any consideration in his case is to proceed under the normal committee process. 

OPINION

Cultural eclipse

Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2026

» The notion of performing major surgery at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is welcome news. The idea of merging tourism with the Ministry of Culture to create a new ministry that also oversees sports is the brainchild of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

THAILAND

Thaksin marks sixth month behind bars

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026

» Relatives of Thaksin Shinawatra visited Klongprem Central Prison on Monday as the former prime minister marked his sixth month behind bars, while red-shirt supporters announced plans for a major gathering ahead of his expected parole release on May 11.

THAILAND

Reform mandate meets political reality

Published on 07/03/2026

» The post-election political landscape has entered a delicate new phase after voters endorsed the first step towards constitutional change in a referendum held alongside the Feb 8 general election — a victory claimed by the People’s Party.

THAILAND

Thaksin’s family prepares to discuss parole arrangements

Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026

» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is in good health and his family is preparing to discuss arrangements regarding his expected parole in May, says daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra.