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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.

OPINION

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.

OPINION

Swing voters poised to decide Feb 8 poll

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/01/2026

» As the country edges closer to the new election, the public mood appears markedly different from last time, with a large proportion of eligible voters saying they remain undecided about which party to support.

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

Pheu Thai ‘cobra’ says he acted transparently

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/09/2025

» Kanchanaburi MP Sakda Wichiensilp has denied betraying the Pheu Thai Party by breaking ranks to vote for Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister in parliament on Friday. 

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.

OPINION

Can Pheu Thai retain its grip on power?

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/07/2025

» Thaksin Shinawatra reappeared in politics after a conspicuous absence following the leak of the phone conversation between his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn and former Cambodian PM Hun Sen.

THAILAND

Speaker tells govt to get its act together

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/06/2025

» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday urged the government to sort out political turmoil to secure the passage of the national budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, saying the bill was crucial to the economy.