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THAILAND

Pheu Thai to meet Bhumjaithai for coalition talks Friday afternoon

Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026

» The election‑winning Bhumjaithai Party has formally invited Pheu Thai to join government‑formation talks, with leaders of both parties set to meet on Friday afternoon, Pheu Thai secretary‑general Prasert Jantararuangtong said.

THAILAND

NACC finds 44 ex‑Move Forward MPs guilty over bid to amend lèse‑majesté law

Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026

» The National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) on Monday found 44 former Move Forward Party MPs—now mostly with the People’s Party—guilty over their 2023 pledge to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lèse‑majesté law.

THAILAND

Bhumjaithai leader admits election result 'beyond expectations'

Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026

» Anutin Charnvirakul has admitted he was surprised by the overwhelming support his Bhumjaithai Party received in the general election, and credited patriotism as a key factor that propelled the party to victory on Sunday.

THAILAND

80 groups endorse new constitution bid

Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026

» Civic groups from across Thailand are urging voters to support a move to write a new constitution to throw out the current edition written by coup makers.

THAILAND

‘Online game mission’ drove teen on cross‑country gold heist run

Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026

» The 16-year-old arrested for a 2.4-million-baht gold-shop robbery in Hat Yai claimed an online gaming friend in Laos encouraged him to complete a “mission” to snatch the jewellery, according to police.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Thai border schools closed amid escalating clashes with Cambodia

Online Reporters, Published on 08/12/2025

» All schools in five provinces bordering Cambodia were ordered temporarily closed on Monday after Cambodian forces attacked Thai troops and civilian targets.

THAILAND

Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales

Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025

» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.

THAILAND

Unlicensed school with 900 migrant students raided in Samut Sakhon

Online Reporters, Published on 10/10/2025

» Two unlicensed schools were raided in Samut Sakhon province on Thursday, uncovering more than 900 migrant students and teachers.

THAILAND

Charter court to be asked to remove MP status of PM-elect, opposition leader Monday

Online Reporters, Published on 07/09/2025

» House Speaker Wanmuhamadnoor Matha has approved a petition by some 60 MPs calling on the Constitutional Court to rule on whether Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul and People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut should lose their parliamentary status over a controversial political agreement.