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Ombudsman asks court to rule on ballot barcodes
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Ombudsman has resolved to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitutional requirement that voting be conducted directly and by secret ballot.
Klatham expects an opposition role
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2026
» The Klatham Party has admitted it is unlikely to be invited to join the next government, with party leaders saying political silence from the leading coalition camp suggests their role will probably be in the opposition.
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.
Korrawee in race for deputy speaker post
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026
» Korrawee Prissananantakul, a Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) MP for Ang Thong, has emerged as a potential contender for the first deputy House speaker post as negotiations over key parliamentary leadership positions continue ahead of the opening of the new House session.
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.
Sereepisuth targets PM over Thamanat appointment
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Seri Ruam Thai Party leader Pol Gen Sereepisuth Temeeyaves says he will petition the Ombudsman over Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's appointment of Capt Thamanat Prompow as a deputy prime minister and as agriculture and cooperatives minister.
Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Academic seeks Election Commission probe, People's Party's demise
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/02/2026
» An independent academic on Tuesday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People's Party (PP) over its alleged links with media-related firm Spectre C.
Pressure rises over barcodes
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» A legal expert from the People's Party (PP) says the use of traceable barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers used in the election could violate the principle of secret voting outlined in the constitution.
'No plan' for VAT rate hike
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026
» The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party's immediate focus is economic recovery.