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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”.
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.
‘Warning before fine’ policy in effect until March 31
Online Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» The Royal Thai Police have reaffirmed that the “warning before fine” policy remains in effect until March 31, as part of a public relations campaign to encourage road users to respect traffic laws and promote safer driving habits.
Tightened security, alcohol ban ahead of Sunday polls
Online Reporters, Published on 07/02/2026
» Police have stepped up preparations to ensure safety and order during the general election and referendum on Sunday, warning that the sale of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited from 6pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday.
Six reasons why ‘Thais walk with literally zero urgency’
Online Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» It's a scene familiar to anyone who has spent time in Bangkok: You're navigating the crowded footpaths of Sukhumvit, trying to make your train connection, when you find yourself trapped behind someone moving at what feels like geological speed. They pause mid-stride to check their phone, drift unpredictably left and right, then stop completely, often right at the narrowest part of the walkway.
Corrections confirms Thaksin eligible for parole review in May
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible for consideration for parole in May after serving two-thirds of his one-year prison sentence, the Department of Corrections confirmed on Tuesday.
Night curfew in Narathiwat, border controls tightened
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2026
» NARATHIWAT - A night curfew has been imposed in Narathiwat and security tightened at border crossings with Malaysia following the bombings and arson at 11 petrol stations across three southern border provinces early Sunday morning.
67 Cambodian migrants caught fleeing hardship to Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 03/01/2026
» CHANTHABURI - Sixty-seven Cambodians were arrested for sneaking into Thailand in Pong Nam Ron district of this eastern province in the early hours of Saturday, reportedly telling officials they were facing severe hardship at home and hoping for jobs in Thailand.
Drink driving tops list of New Year road violations
Online Reporters, Published on 01/01/2026
» Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to recent data. At least one fatality, however, was attributed to improper use of a map application.
52 political parties register list and PM candidates
Online Reporters, Published on 28/12/2025
» Representatives of 52 political parties showed up at the Government Complex in Laksi district, Bangkok, on Sunday morning to register their party-lists and prime ministerial candidates for the Feb 8, 2026, general election.