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THAILAND

Korrawee in race for deputy speaker post

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2026

» Korrawee Prissananantakul, a Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) MP for Ang Thong, has emerged as a potential contender for the first deputy House speaker post as negotiations over key parliamentary leadership positions continue ahead of the opening of the new House session.

THAILAND

Academic seeks Election Commission probe, People's Party's demise

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/02/2026

» An independent academic on Tuesday petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to seek the dissolution of the People's Party (PP) over its alleged links with media-related firm Spectre C.

THAILAND

Pressure rises over barcodes

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2026

» A legal expert from the People's Party (PP) says the use of traceable barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers used in the election could violate the principle of secret voting outlined in the constitution.

OPINION

Doubts mount over EC's poll handling

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026

» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.

THAILAND

Klatham govt role in doubt

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/02/2026

» The Klatham Party's prospects of joining a government led by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) remain uncertain, as internal resistance and strategic concerns within the largest party cast doubt over whether Klatham's 58 MPs will be incorporated into the emerging coalition.

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.

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.

THAILAND

Police probe 10 politicians

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/01/2026

» Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat said on Thursday that more than 10 politicians and former MPs are under investigation for suspected links to scam operations, online gambling networks and drug trafficking, with arrests potentially imminent.

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.