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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.
Thaksin flies out, Pheu Thai in freefall
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/09/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra's abrupt departure to Dubai has dealt a heavy blow to the Pheu Thai Party as it made a last-ditch effort, albeit unsuccessfully, to remain at the helm. Many see the latest developments as a final curtain for the embattled party.
Sign-up for flat rail fare starts Monday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry is urging Thais to sign up for the government's flat-rate electric train fare in Bangkok, the registration for which is scheduled to open on Monday.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
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.
Majesties to pay visit to Bhutan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2025
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana will pay a state visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan from April 25 to 28, the Royal Household Bureau has announced.
Hong Kong gangsters arrested at airport for heroin smuggling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/08/2024
» Four Hong Kong nationals were arrested while smuggling 14kg of heroin packed in candy boxes at Suvarnabhumi airport, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) reported on Friday.
'Ban Yai' families take provincial administration organisation honours
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/08/2024
» Candidates from powerful "Ban Yai" political families have secured victory in the election of provincial administration organisation (PAO) chairs in three provinces.
First Thai workers head to Israel since attacks
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/06/2024
» The first Thai labourers to go to Israel since the Hamas attack last October departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Labour, which aims to export as many as 10,000 workers to the country this year.
PM takes page from Thaksin's playbook
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2024
» The cabinet reshuffle may trigger speculation about cracks in the Pheu Thai Party, owing to the departure of prominent figures like Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The shift indicates that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the reins of the party.