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Election Commission chief 'sorry' about remarks on YouTube
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee has issued an apology following widespread criticism over remarks he made in a YouTube video, in which he said: "If you don't trust the commissioners, then don't go to vote."
NACC member rejects bribery allegation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member Ekkawit Watchawalku insists he is not involved in the bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, says a source familiar with the matter.
Court accepts case against EC members
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has accepted a lawsuit filed against seven members of the Election Commission (EC) and its secretary-general over alleged abuse of power and collusion in connection with the controversial way in which the previous Senate election was processed.
Senate called in to vet appointments
Post Reporters, Published on 22/12/2025
» The Royal Gazette has published a royal command convening an extraordinary session of the Senate on Dec 24 to consider nominations for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Election Commission (EC).
Election Commission mulls 4-ballot poll
Post Reporters, Published on 25/10/2025
» Holding a general election, a referendum on constitutional amendments, and another referendum on the revocation of the Thai-Cambodian border memorandums of understanding on the same day is expected to cost 9 billion baht, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Ex-Senate candidate sues Election Commission
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» A former Senate candidate has filed a legal complaint against all seven members of the Election Commission (EC), accusing them of intentionally stalling an investigation into alleged collusion among Senate candidates -- a move he claims undermines democracy and breaches the law.
2 new Election Commission members confirmed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Senate has approved Anan Suwannarat and Narong Rakroi to serve as members of the Election Commission (EC), filling the two vacant positions.
Candidates urge EC to finish probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2025
» A group of former Senate candidates, now on the reserve list, led by Pol Lt Gen Kamrob Panyakaew, is calling on the Election Commission (EC) to resist external pressure and finalise its investigation into alleged Senate election collusion amid rumours of bribery.
PR trip to Xinjiang?
Oped, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2025
» The pre-arranged three-day trip to Xinjiang to meet repatriated members of the Uyghur community shows that the Thai government is struggling to fix the country's human rights reputation after it sent 40 of them back on Feb 27.
Drug policies ‘drive mass detention’
Post Reporters, Published on 21/12/2024
» GENEVA - Punitive drug policies have driven mass incarceration and grave human rights violations, says the Global Commission on Drug Policy in a new report.