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Tearful Natthaphong vows to fight on
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2026
» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut fought back tears as he reflected on his party’s defeat in Sunday’s election, insisting it was not the right time for him to step down and pledging to lead the party with renewed determination.
Early release for Thaksin 'needs more scrutiny'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» The Network of Students and People for Thailand's Reform (NSPRT) on Thursday submitted a petition urging the justice minister to closely examine the eligibility of jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a sentence suspension, arguing that his case may not fully meet legal requirements.
Digital Economy and Society minister told to name politicians linked to scams
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Wednesday urged Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to disclose the names of all politicians allegedly linked to scam networks and online gambling operations.
Election Commission warns parties over fake members
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has warned political parties that falsifying membership registrations using citizens' names or ID numbers is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment and fines.
Calls for scope of amnesty bills to widen
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2025
» A movement calling itself the People's Amnesty Network has urged lawmakers to expand the scope of political amnesty bills currently being deliberated in the House to include offences under Sections 110 and 112 of the Criminal Code.
Pheu Thai ‘cobra’ says he acted transparently
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/09/2025
» Kanchanaburi MP Sakda Wichiensilp has denied betraying the Pheu Thai Party by breaking ranks to vote for Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister in parliament on Friday.
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Sunday reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party while a cabinet reshuffle is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Weed policy shift gets thumbs-down
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/06/2025
» Three years after Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis, health and civil society experts are raising concerns over public health and inadequate regulations which accompanied the move.
Activist seeks probe of deputy PM's shareholdings
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has asked the Office of the Attorney-General to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's appointment of Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
PM slams critics of casinos
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has lashed out at critics of the proposed casino entertainment complex, accusing political rivals of playing games to sow public confusion and inflame opposition.