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EC given 15 days for ballot barcode case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Constitutional Court has granted the Election Commission (EC) a 15-day extension to submit its defence in a case challenging the use of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots, pending review of a petition questioning whether the system undermines ballot secrecy.
Bhumjaithai's rise casts shadow over watchdogs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/03/2026
» Following parliament's decisive vote for a new prime minister, Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul is making a triumphant comeback. He now wields something akin to near-absolute power, having effectively seized control of the country's major political mechanisms and institutions.
People's Party urges govt to draft new charter
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has called on the incoming government and the newly elected parliament to honour the outcome of the recent referendum and move forward with drafting a new constitution, warning that any delay would ignore the public mandate.
Royal Kathina Robe presented in Sri Lanka
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 26/10/2025
» The political adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs has presented the Royal Kathina Robe at Malwathu Maha Viharaya, Kandy, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Top economist Ammar Siamwalla dies at 86
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand’s most respected economists and a leading rice expert, has died at the age of 86.
Chinese flock to Vietnam due to Thailand safety fears
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2025
» Vietnam has surpassed Thailand in terms of attracting Chinese tourists, but safety and premium tourism hold the key to recapturing the market, according to Aksornsri Phanishsarn, an associate professor of economics at Thammasat University.
Government given failing grade on corruption
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has criticised the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration’s first year in power as lacking a clear direction, effective mechanisms and a genuine commitment to tackle corruption.
DSI accused of stalling land row case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has accused the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of stalling a high-profile land encroachment case in Ubon Ratchathani province, allegedly involving a billion-baht starch company and members of a politically influential family.
WHO supports Thailand’s e-cigarette crackdown
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/08/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed support for Thailand’s continued ban on the import and sale of e-cigarettes, while the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has pledged a “denormalisation effort” to reduce the prevalence of vaping among young people.
Thaksin 'secret deal' with Cambodia suspected
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/07/2025
» Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has raised suspicions regarding former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent political activities, questioning whether a secret deal may be behind a series of events that all occurred on the same day.