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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

SSF spending triggers fury

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026

» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".

THAILAND

People's Party hands Isriya new role

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/01/2026

» The People's Party (PP) unveiled Isriya Paireepairit, a party-list election candidate, as a member of its "People's Government Management Team" under its The Professionals campaign, assigning him responsibility for the new economy.

THAILAND

Democrats oppose Land Bridge project

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026

» The Democrat Party said it opposes the Land Bridge megaproject, insisting that local residents in the affected areas must first approve any development.

THAILAND

People's Party weighs up fielding Sita for governor

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/11/2025

» The People's Party has neither confirmed nor denied speculation that it is in talks with Sita Divari, a former Bangkok governor candidate from the Thai Sang Thai Party, about potentially contesting the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election under its banner.

OPINION

BJT may seek wriggle room from pact

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/09/2025

» Now that the dust has settled, it appears the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is discreetly abandoning its promises regarding the push to rewrite the charter -- a major condition in exchange for the People's Party's (PP) support for its leader's premiership bid.

THAILAND

Minister sure Shinawatras will win court showdowns

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/08/2025

» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The Pheu Thai Party is confident that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn, will survive two upcoming legal cases, according to a senior minister. 

OPINION

'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025

» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.

OPINION

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.