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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

Welfare fund under scrutiny

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/01/2026

» The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People's Party (PP) criticised the fund's management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of its services.

THAILAND

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.

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.

OPINION

Anutin faces spectre of an early exit

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/11/2025

» A slew of problems and intensifying challenges may force Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to make an early exit, dissolving the House of Representatives sooner than the late-January timeline set out in the memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the People's Party (PP).

THAILAND

Klatham MP accuses People's Party of fee scam

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/11/2025

» Klatham Party MP Phai Lik has accused the main opposition People's Party (PP) of using payments made to MPs' assistants to cover party membership fees, a practice he said could be seen as money laundering.

THAILAND

Thai govt steps up online scam fight

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/11/2025

» Four key agencies are preparing to sign an agreement to boost the government’s effort to combat online scams and money laundering, said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

THAILAND

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).

THAILAND

Pheu Thai to unveil lineup for next poll

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025

» The Pheu Thai Party will unveil its first set of candidates for next year's election at an event next Tuesday, secretary-general Sorawong Thienthong said.

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.