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EC reaffirms vote secrecy amid barcode worries
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Election Commission on Sunday reaffirmed that the Feb 8 general election was run in strict compliance with the principle of “direct and secret voting”.
People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.
Ballot barcodes don’t breach secrecy, says poll body
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has defended the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers, saying the features are lawful security measures used to combat forgery, manage ballot stocks and prevent mismatches between voter numbers and ballots used.
Barcodes on ballots could violate secret voting rules
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» A heated debate has erupted online over barcodes and QR codes printed on election ballots, with voters questioning whether the codes could be used to trace who voted for whom, potentially violating constitutional guarantees of ballot secrecy.
NACC meeting in spotlight as 44 ex‑Move Forward MPs await ruling
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2026
» All eyes are on Monday’s National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) meeting, where the agency may rule on an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs—now mostly with the People’s Party—over their bid to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lèse‑majesté law.
Ling Ling Kwong fronts Calvin Klein's underwear campaign
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Sirilak "Ling Ling" Kwong, a popular Thai-Hong Kong actress, has surprised fans worldwide with her appearance in Calvin Klein's Spring 2026 underwear campaign, following her recent appointment as the "Face Of Calvin Klein" for the Asia-Pacific region.
Sinners breaks records, see the full list of Oscar Nominations 2026
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, return for their 98th year on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. As previously announced, Conan O’Brien will once again host the ceremony.
Disability groups warn of barriers to fair voting ahead of election
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2026
» Local disability organisations are concerned that next month's general election will not allow people with disabilities to vote on an equal footing, citing poor access to policy information, inadequate voting aids and confusion surrounding the planned use of a coloured-coded ballot paper.
20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandal
Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2025
» About 20 officials are facing investigation for arranging special privileges — including prostitutes — for Chinese inmates at the Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the head of the Department of Corrections.
Designer of James Bond 007 logo dies at 103
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Joe Caroff, the graphic designer who created the James Bond 007 logo, has died at age 103, just one day short of his 104th birthday.