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THAILAND

Siripong denies family graft claims

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026

» Siripong Angkasakulkiat, the Bhumjaithai Party deputy leader and MP for Si Sa Ket, has rejected allegations linking his family to irregularities in state project awards, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated.

OPINION

Bhumjaithai coalition faces daunting challenges

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/03/2026

» As the Election Commission (EC) shrugs off legal hassles and proceeds with MP endorsements, the formation of a new coalition government, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) at the helm, is taking shape.

OPINION

Doubts mount over EC's poll handling

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026

» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.

THAILAND

Election Commission stands by ballot safeguards

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.

THAILAND

Election Commission acknowledges error in sample ballot for voters

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/01/2026

» The Election Commission (EC) has acknowledged a printing error in sample referendum ballots distributed to households nationwide, after former commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn raised concerns that missing text could confuse voters.

OPINION

A 'dangerous' July for the Shinawatras

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025

» The Hun Sen effect -- caused by a controversial private telephone call recording between Cambodia's de facto leader and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- has thrown Thai politics into disarray. Ms Paetongtarn is in treacherous waters as calls for her resignation grow. Her opponents are to gather today in a bid to throw her out of office.

THAILAND

Phumtham dismisses concerns over possible coup

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/06/2025

» Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed concerns about a possible coup in light of growing public criticism of the government's handling of the Thai-Cambodian border tensions.

OPINION

It's time for Paetongtarn to step up

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025

» As the country faces severe economic difficulties, it requires a stable government and a leader with strong competency and well-roundedness -- qualifications that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to acquire more of.

THAILAND

Anutin calls on media to drop 'baseless' Isoc claims

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/05/2025

» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday urged the media to quit persisting with "false" claims that he has been blacklisted by the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) for exploiting the monarchy for political gain.

THAILAND

Renovations raise eyebrows

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025

» Criticism is mounting against parliament's request for a billion baht in additional budget for renovations, despite the new chambers only opening last year.