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Senators push to halt approval of EC candidates
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2026
» A group of senators called for the postponement of the Senate's approval of two Election Commission (EC) nominees, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and waning public confidence in independent bodies.
Democrats won't bend on coalition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday his party would strictly adhere to the conditions it set during the election campaign when deciding whether to join a new coalition government.
Dems to review strategy as poll results 'below target'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Democrat Party is preparing to overhaul its strategy and internal operations, said party secretary-general Chaiwut Bannawat, after unofficial results showed the party is poised to win just 22 seats in the House of Representatives — slightly below its target.
Election Commission frets over cash for votes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2026
» Concerns over vote-buying have intensified in the final days before Sunday's general election and constitutional referendum, prompting the Election Commission (EC) to order heightened monitoring nationwide, particularly in the Northeast and the South.
Abhisit urges more action to curb vote-buying
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday reaffirmed the party’s commitment to “honest and clean” politics and called on the Election Commission to take more proactive action against vote-buying ahead of the Feb 8 poll.
Pheu Thai pledges major overhaul of SSF
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has vowed to implement comprehensive reform of the Social Security Fund (SSF) within three months if it returns to office after the election.
Poll pledge spurs probe call
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2026
» Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to look into the Pheu Thai Party's "Nine New Millionaires a Day" scheme, which was unveiled at a major campaign rally in Bangkok on Friday.
Pheu Thai's Yodchanan defends choice to ditch academia for politics
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/01/2026
» Yodchanan Wongsawat, one of the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidates, has defended his decision to quit academia for politics.
Democrats add 5% GDP growth to action plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» The Democrat Party has set a 5% economic growth target for the end of 2026, proposing a 90-day action plan on structural shifts aimed at lifting the country out of poverty in the long run.
Election Commission confident about polling day
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is confident the upcoming general election and referendum will proceed smoothly following a full-scale simulation exercise, stressing that voters will be required to verify their identity twice to ensure accuracy and prevent confusion.