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THAILAND

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.

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

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

Talks fail to secure truce

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025

» Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold further discussions under the General Border Committee (GBC) framework on Wednesday, following crisis talks in Malaysia, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.

THAILAND

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.

OPINION

Parties jostle over charter rewrite path

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/10/2025

» The People's Party (PP), a progressive party in Thai politics, secured a small victory in parliament this week, with its charter rewriting draft becoming the primary legislation for constitutional amendment.

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

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.

THAILAND

Thai corruption body pressed over digital wallet case

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/09/2025

» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was urged to conclude an investigation into the Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra governments, who are accused of violating the charter by reallocating state loan repayment funds to the controversial 35-billion-baht digital wallet scheme.