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Bhumjaithai's rise casts shadow over watchdogs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/03/2026
» Following parliament's decisive vote for a new prime minister, Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul is making a triumphant comeback. He now wields something akin to near-absolute power, having effectively seized control of the country's major political mechanisms and institutions.
MP's expenses 'incomplete'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2024
» The Election Commission has accused People's Party MP for Chon Buri, Chawal Pholmuangdee, of violating the MP Election Act by submitting an incomplete list of his campaign expenses during last year's election.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
Election Commission vows justice in Thaksin case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) said on Thursday that justice will be assured for all parties involved in petitions against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who stands accused of exerting influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Mongkolkit in hot water for no show
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/07/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has accused former Thai Civilized Party leader Mongkolkit Suksintharanon of an ethics violation for skipping a parliament meeting to take a group of technical college students to a film in 2021.
Mum, 17, posts videos of toddler 'vaping, drinking kratom'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/06/2024
» SARABURI: A toddler who was reportedly using e-cigarettes and drinking kratom juice has been taken into child protective custody by the authorities.
Torsak to meet graft-busters next month
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/05/2024
» Sidelined national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and his wife will acknowledge a charge of failing to report their two properties in London to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) at the beginning of next month.
Dems' fate sealed with Jurin at helm
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/04/2022
» With the sex scandal involving Prinn Panitchpakdi, formerly a rising star of the Democrats, coming to light, the country's oldest political party has plunged into an abyss.
Why FFP must learn art of compromise
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/10/2019
» Less than four months since the new Prayut government took office, political polarisation has evidently widened with the presence of new challengers like the Future Forward Party. Fortunately, those in the conflict are still trying to play by the rules, not taking it to the streets as we experienced some 10 years ago.