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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.
Legal eagles voice worries over Thaksin's pardon bid
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/10/2025
» Two prominent legal figures have voiced concern over former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's latest request for a royal pardon, warning that it not only falls outside the scope of the law but could also expose the justice minister to criminal liability.
Thai parliament reports no real earthquake damage, just 'minor cracks'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/03/2025
» Parliament House on Monday reported no damage after the March 28 earthquake, and that new safety equipment and an updated evacuation plan had been prepared should there be a repeat of the tremors that shook the capital on Friday.
'Unusual voting' probe sought
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/06/2024
» Caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn has urged the Election Commission (EC) to expedite an investigation into alleged irregularities in the weekend provincial-level Senate election after some candidates received an unusually high number of votes from their peers in Buri Ram.
Piyabutr predicts court will reject dissolution case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Progressive Movement (PM), a core political ally of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), on Monday outlined reasons why it believes the Constitutional Court will throw out the dissolution case against the MFP.
Section 112 must change with the times
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/11/2021
» A lack of crucial support from the Pheu Thai Party for amending Section 112 -- the infamous lese majeste law -- means parliament will not be as instrumental in such a change as was previously hoped. Yet the amendment move, pushed by new political forces, has gained momentum.
Apirat's vow to reform military misses the mark
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/02/2020
» The Feb 8 shooting rampage which claimed 30 lives in Korat is a tragic shock. Yet, there must be a thorough investigation into its root causes and necessary actions must be taken to convert this tragedy into a lesson in order to prevent it happening again.
Political storms that will define 2020
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/01/2020
» The new year has begun with intensifying political confrontation, a consequence of a move to disband the Future Forward Party, which fought back by mobilising street demonstrations. The party's struggle has won substantial support as it is believed that charges against party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit are politically motivated. It is evident that the army under Gen Apirat Kongsompong is paranoid with Mr Thanathorn's move and it should be noted that a growing number of incidents which will raise the political temperature are set to take place this month.