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Democracy calls: So what's new this time?
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As voters prepare for tomorrow's general election, they will also be asked to decide if they want the constitution to be amended.
All eyes trained on coalition maths
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/02/2026
» As the election campaign enters its final stage, with more than 53 million eligible voters heading to the polls tomorrow, experts are making their final tea-leaf readings.
Defence Ministry clarifies Cambodia's ceasefire call
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Defence Ministry yesterday clarified that a letter sent by Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha did not explicitly declare a ceasefire, although it carried implications that Cambodia wished hostilities to cease and sought further discussion through bilateral mechanisms.
Thai charter amendment panel picks chair, sets a deadline
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/10/2025
» The parliamentary committee reviewing the constitutional amendment bill held its first meeting on Monday, electing Nutthawut Buaprathum, a list-MP from the People’s Party (PP), as chairman via a secret ballot.
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.
Thai Senate sets sights on Pol Col Tawee over vote-fixing probe
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/02/2025
» A group of senators is seeking the removal of Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong in response to the Department of Special Investigation's (DSI) plan to investigate complaints related to last year's Senate election.
Rainmaking flights give air quality instant boost
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/12/2024
» The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok, its adjacent provinces and some northern provinces has reportedly improved following the first day of rainmaking flights by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA).
Activist seeks court action on Thai-Cambodia MoU deal
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Ombudsman has been asked to petition the Constitutional Court to rule whether a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand signed by Thailand and Cambodia breaches the constitution.
Lawyer sets sights on Pheu Thai Party
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/10/2024
» Teerayut Suwankesorn was thrust into the limelight when his name was mentioned by Paiboon Nititawan, secretary-general of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), after the lawyer petitioned the Constitutional Court to stop former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from "threatening the constitutional monarchy by influencing the coalition-core Pheu Thai Party".
EC sets date for Senate race applications
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) announced on Monday that the application period for candidates to run in the next Senate election has been set for May 20-24. This will be followed by the intra- and cross-professional group elections from June 9 to 26.