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EC stands by ballot safeguards
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
People's Party miffed by EC's refusal of recount in Chon Buri
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) yesterday voiced strong disappointment after the Election Commission (EC) declined to order a recount in Chon Buri Constituency 1, urging authorities instead to release detailed vote data to ensure transparency and restore public confidence.
Pannika files fake-news complaint
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/12/2025
» Pannika Wanich, a core member of the Progressive Movement, has filed a police complaint against the administrators of several social media accounts for distorting her remarks and spreading fake news, which she says could undermine both the upcoming election and national security.
Sign-up for flat rail fare starts Monday
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry is urging Thais to sign up for the government's flat-rate electric train fare in Bangkok, the registration for which is scheduled to open on Monday.
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.
Thaksin backs drug fight
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/05/2025
» Thaksin Shinawatra has urged the government to intensify its anti-drug war against the United Wa State Army (UWSA), known as the Red Wa, that operates in Myanmar, saying the foreign affairs minister will meet with representatives of neighbouring countries to discuss measures to combat drug networks.
Commanders in firing line over conscript abuses
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025
» Commanders of army units where trainers are found to have abused conscripts will also face disciplinary punishment for looking the other way, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai vowed on Tuesday.
Sia Piang out of jail, dept confirms
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/12/2024
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has confirmed the release of Apichart Jansakulporn, better known as Sia Piang, a businessman sentenced to 48 years in prison for his involvement in the rice-pledging scandal.
City Hall set to begin PM2.5 measures
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will begin implementing measures to encourage public participation in addressing air pollution, focusing on tackling PM2.5 fine dust pollution this year.
Fresh complaint filed against veteran Thai general Prawit
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024
» A fresh anti-money laundering complaint has been filed against Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, a former deputy premier and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, concerning one of four audio recordings recently released to the media.