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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.
Tearful Natthaphong vows to fight on
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2026
» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut fought back tears as he reflected on his party’s defeat in Sunday’s election, insisting it was not the right time for him to step down and pledging to lead the party with renewed determination.
Election Commission warns parties over fake members
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has warned political parties that falsifying membership registrations using citizens' names or ID numbers is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment and fines.
Democrats enjoy resurgence of support
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Democrat Party is seeing a surge of political veterans rejoining its ranks, as momentum builds behind former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's expected return to the party leadership ahead of a crucial general assembly later this month.
Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
MP voices concern over SSO investment meetings
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» People's Party MP for Bangkok, Rakchanok Srinok, has accused the Social Security Office (SSO) of allowing unauthorised individuals to attend sensitive investment meetings concerning the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Democrats to discuss leadership contest on Thursday
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Democrat Party plans to meet on Thursday to lay the groundwork for picking its new leader, with all eyes now on former premier Abhisit Vejjajiva’s possible return to lead the country’s oldest political party.
WHO supports Thailand’s e-cigarette crackdown
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/08/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for Thailand’s continued ban on the import and sale of e-cigarettes, while the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has pledged a “denormalisation effort” to reduce the prevalence of vaping among young people.
Thaksin's magic and influence fading
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/07/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, joined a dinner with coalition parties earlier this week in an effort to revitalise the ruling party. Yet the outcome was far from reassuring.
Beacon of hope in diabetes fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2025
» Nestled in the heart of the Northeast, the small district of Phon Sawan may seem an unlikely battleground in the country's fight against chronic illness.