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People's Party miffed by EC's refusal of recount in Chon Buri
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) yesterday voiced strong disappointment after the Election Commission (EC) declined to order a recount in Chon Buri Constituency 1, urging authorities instead to release detailed vote data to ensure transparency and restore public confidence.
Election Commission acknowledges error in sample ballot for voters
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has acknowledged a printing error in sample referendum ballots distributed to households nationwide, after former commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn raised concerns that missing text could confuse voters.
Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
Will MoU referendum open Pandora's Box?
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/10/2025
» The long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has resurfaced in public debate following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's announcement that his government plans to hold a national referendum, likely alongside the next election, to ask voters whether Thailand should revoke or retain two key bilateral agreements -- MoU 43 (on land boundaries) and MOU 44 (on overlapping maritime zones).
Ministry wants all children to go to school
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Ministry of Interior has intensified efforts to eliminate inequality in education and has directed local government to lead a nationwide campaign to bring children who do not attend school back into classrooms.
Thai parliament reports no real earthquake damage, just 'minor cracks'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» Parliament House on Monday reported no damage after the March 28 earthquake, and that new safety equipment and an updated evacuation plan had been prepared should there be a repeat of the tremors that shook the capital on Friday.
City Hall set to begin PM2.5 measures
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin implementing measures to encourage public participation in addressing air pollution, focusing on tackling PM2.5 fine dust pollution this year.
Organ donor status on licences updated
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is updating driver’s licences so that they clearly state whether the holder is an organ donor.
Senate hopefuls reminded silence is a virtue
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/06/2024
» The provincial-level Senate election will take place nationwide on Sunday, with the Election Commission (EC) having asked candidates to show up at polling stations on time, and without having introduced themselves during the vote.
Senate election gets trickier by the day
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/05/2024
» The election of the Senate to replace the junta-appointed high chamber, which ended its term early this month, kicked off rather slowly.