Showing 1 - 10 of 441
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.
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.
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.
Economic issues top public priorities for new government
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» Tackling economic problems topped the wish list of people for a new government to be formed by the Bhumjaithai Party, with measures to reduce the cost of living high on their expectations, according to a KPI poll on Friday.
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.
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.
Bhumjaithai in landslide victory with counting nearly complete
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has won 174 House constituency seats, followed by the People's Party with 87 and 58 for the Pheu Thai Party, according to the Election Commission.
Two of three opinion surveys forecast Bhumjaithai to win the election
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2026
» Two of three recent opinion surveys indicated the governing Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) may win Sunday's general election, while the third saw the People’s Party (PP) as the potential winner.
Thais flock to polls, cast crucial votes
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2026
» People began arriving early at polling stations throughout Thailand on Sunday, casting ballots for constituency candidates, party lists and whether they support writing a new constitution, with party leaders calling for a high turnout in the general election.
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.