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People's Party leader unfazed by NACC move against 44 ex-MPs

Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026

» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut remains unfazed as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) prepares to submit a case against 44 former MPs to the Supreme Court over efforts to amend the lese majeste law.

THAILAND

Election Commission hits back in ballot secrecy row

Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) insists it has acted lawfully to ensure elections remain free, fair and secret, amid intense scrutiny over its controversial ballot design.

THAILAND

What the election results reveal

Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026

» The 2026 election has redrawn Thailand's political landscape, as Bhumjaithai secured a commanding 194 seats, up 123 from 2023. Results across several major parties confounded opinion polls, reflecting a range of party-specific dynamics.

THAILAND

Pricey pens latest Social Security spending target

News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026

» A fresh controversy has emerged over spending by the Social Security Office (SSO) after documents revealed the procurement of 500 engraved pens worth nearly 240,000 baht using a “specific-selection” method.

THAILAND

Thai Pakdee foregrounds anti-graft push for poll

News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2026

» The Thai Pakdee Party yesterday pushed an anti-corruption agenda while campaigning in Nonthaburi.

THAILAND

Ex-Bhumjaithai MP to file DES iris‑scan complaint

Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026

» Supachai Jaisamut, party-list MP candidate and key Bhumjaithai Party figure, said he will file complaints with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against former digital economy and society (DES) minister Prasert Jantararuangtong and the ministry's former permanent secretary for allegedly allowing scam networks to obtain iris-scan data of 1.2 million Thai people.

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Major political parties step up campaign pitches

News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2026

» Major political parties yesterday intensified their campaign pitches, with the Pheu Thai Party promising higher rice profits for farmers and the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) focusing on border security, welfare expansion and cost-of-living relief.

THAILAND

Klatham rejects Abhisit snub

News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025

» The Klatham Party has pushed back strongly after Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared during a televised debate that his party would not join hands with Klatham following the 2026 general election.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Prasert issues Singapore MoU denial

Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2025

» Pheu Thai Party secretary-general Prasert Jantararuangtong denied wrongdoing in the Singapore MoU case, saying he has not yet received a summons from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).