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Lawyer says People's Party knew of rape case pre-poll

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/02/2026

» A lawyer has alleged that the People's Party (PP) was aware of the rape case against its Maha Sarakham candidate before the Feb 8 election but went ahead and fielded him anyway.

THAILAND

People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape

Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» The People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.

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Starmer says UK govt 'united', pressing on amid Epstein fallout

AFP, Published on 11/02/2026

» LONDON - A defiant British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sought to move on Tuesday from fevered speculation about his future after fighting off strident calls to resign over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

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Starmer vows to remain as UK PM amid Epstein fallout

AFP, Published on 09/02/2026

» LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to stay on as Britain's leader Monday, as another top aide quit and he prepared to face lawmakers furious that his government has become embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

THAILAND

Democrats rule out early talks

News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026

» Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva said the party's political stance after the Feb 8 election would depend entirely on the results.

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UK PM says Mandelson 'lied' about Epstein relations

AFP, Published on 05/02/2026

» LONDON - Prime Minister Keir Starmer Wednesday said he regretted naming Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, following fresh allegations about the disgraced envoy's close ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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PM mulls SSO restructuring

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF).

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Survey warns of vote-buying

News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) is examining allegations of vote-buying after a survey suggested more than a quarter of prospective voters would back candidates who offer cash, with payments reportedly ranging from 3,000 to 7,500 baht per person.

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US confirms sweeping visa service suspensions

Published on 15/01/2026

» WASHINGTON - The administration of US President Donald Trump is suspending processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries including Thailand, a State Department spokesperson confirmed on ‌Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.

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Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown

South China Morning Post, Published on 14/01/2026

» WASHINGTON — Enrolment at Harvard for Chinese students rose in the autumn from a year earlier, even as the Donald Trump administration moved to rein in visas for them and limit foreign enrolment and funding at the prestigious university.