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People's Party still has a chance to thrive
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) is facing hard questions about its political future after falling far short of expectations in the Feb 8 general election, securing only 118 seats -- well below its target of more than 200.
Thaksin’s woes hurt poll bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was sent back to prison after the Supreme Court ordered him to serve a one-year jail term in connection with the high-profile “14th floor” case, dealing a major blow to any prospect of him playing a role in election campaigning.
Politics -- a year of turmoil and transition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The political situation in 2025 was marked by conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, escalating into armed clashes. Domestically, Thailand experienced two changes of government before parliament was dissolved in preparation for the Feb 8, 2026 election. It has been a turbulent political year throughout.
Senators press Election Commission on collusion case
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2025
» A group of reserve senators has urged the newly appointed Election Commission (EC) to forward the alleged Senate election collusion case to the Supreme Court and to review whether EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee should remain in office.
Songsak defends land dispute ruling
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Department of Lands (DoL) has compiled all court filings related to the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram province, but the Supreme Court never ruled that the land belonged to the State Railway of Thailand as the SRT lacked ownership rights, said Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri.
Senate, land grab cases to proceed
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2025
» Newly appointed Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat has vowed that the high-profile investigations into the Khao Kradong land dispute and alleged Senate election collusion will move forward strictly according to the law, without any political interference.
Anti-graft network raises alarm with People’s Party
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/09/2025
» An anti-corruption activist group has submitted a petition to People’s Party MPs at parliament, urging action to address concerns over the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram and alleged collusion in the Senate election.
Paetongtarn confirms Thaksin returning to Thailand on Monday
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday her father Thaksin was definitely returning to Thailand later in the day.
Shinawatra dynasty's decline palpable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Shinawatra family, long a dominant force in Thai politics, appears to be losing its once-formidable influence, dragging the Pheu Thai Party into an unprecedented period of decline. Yet Thaksin Shinawatra, the political patriarch, has shown few outward signs he is willing to retreat. The upcoming Supreme Court verdict is expected to be a pivotal moment that could reshape the former prime minister's political future.
Ex-senator blasts EC for slow progress in fixing case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/08/2025
» Former senator Wanchai Sornsiri has accused the Election Commission (EC) of dragging its feet in handling the election fraud case against 138 senators implicated in alleged vote-rigging during the 2024 Senate election, warning the process could be delayed by up to two years.