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People’s Party preparing defence in ethics case
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The People’s Party has outlined a three-part defence strategy as it prepares for a possible Supreme Court hearing in the high-profile ethics case involving 44 former MPs of its predecessor, the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP).
Constitutional Court accepts petition over barcodes, QR codes on ballots
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition to rule on whether the use of barcodes and Quick Response (QR) codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitution.
Thai vessels warned of mine risk in Mideast waters
Online Reporters, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Royal Thai Navy has issued a warning to Thai shipping operators and commercial vessels to exercise heightened caution when navigating the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, citing rising regional tensions and the potential threat of sea mines.
Voters split, bare majority want coalition's formation paused, poll finds
Online Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» A slight majority of Thais believe the formation of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government should await a court decision on the legality of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election. according to a Nida Poll.
Lawyers decry ‘shameful’ targeting of poll watchers
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Lawyers Association of Thailand has described as “shameful” and potentially unlawful the move by the Election Commission (EC) to file criminal complaints against six people monitoring a re-run vote in Bangkok last weekend.
Dual pricing as Thailand's tourism dilemma
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» Thailand welcomed 32.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, a 7.23% decline from the year before. In the second episode of Bangkok Post’s Why Bangkok, the series turns its lens on one of tourism’s most persistent grievances: dual pricing.
EC sends ballot defence to Ombudsman
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) on Friday delivered its written explanation and supporting evidence to the Office of the Ombudsman in response to a complaint about the ballots used in the Feb 8 general election and referendum.
Drafting of new constitution cruises to victory in referendum
Online Reporters, Published on 27/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) announced on Friday that an official referendum result shows overwhelming support for drafting a new constitution to replace the current charter.
People’s Party files criminal complaint against EC
Online Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» The People’s Party on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the Election Commission (EC), alleging misconduct in its handling of the Feb 8 general election, including the use of “identifying marks” on ballot papers and dereliction of duty.
EC orders recount at nine more polling stations in five provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has ordered vote recounts at nine more polling stations in Bangkok and four other provinces.