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Election Commission warns parties over fake members
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has warned political parties that falsifying membership registrations using citizens' names or ID numbers is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment and fines.
'Old guard' weighs idea of outsider PM
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/08/2025
» As the Constitutional Court is set to hand down a ruling against suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her controversial phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen that was later leaked, most political pundits remain downbeat on her prospects. Should she be dismissed, the ruling Pheu Thai Party would have to form a new cabinet.
A 'dangerous' July for the Shinawatras
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Hun Sen effect -- caused by a controversial private telephone call recording between Cambodia's de facto leader and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- has thrown Thai politics into disarray. Ms Paetongtarn is in treacherous waters as calls for her resignation grow. Her opponents are to gather today in a bid to throw her out of office.
Chaikasem a ‘ready but reluctant’ PM
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/06/2025
» Chaikasem Nitisiri, the third and final prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party in the 2023 election, says he would be willing to take over from Paetongtarn Shinawatra but only if “necessary”, amid speculation he could become Thailand’s next premier.
Activist seeks probe of deputy PM's shareholdings
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has asked the Office of the Attorney-General to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's appointment of Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Energy minister’s shareholding under microscope
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has called on the Election Commission (EC) to investigate shareholdings in four companies by Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Kanchababuri MP petitions for land to be returned to locals
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/02/2025
» A Kanchanaburi MP has objected to a decree designating restricted land areas in four of the province's districts, in an attempt to return land ownership rights to locals.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
Election Commission vows justice in Thaksin case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/11/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) said on Thursday that justice will be assured for all parties involved in petitions against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who stands accused of exerting influence over the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Thaksin lese majeste petition faces hurdles
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2024
» The Constitutional Court has yet to decide whether to accept for review a petition accusing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy.