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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

People's Party fortunes in air

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/01/2026

» As Thailand moves closer to the Feb 8 general election, the political trajectory of the People's Party (PP) is one of the most hotly debated questions in the electoral landscape.

THAILAND

Pita apologises to frontline soldiers over past remarks

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026

» Pita Limjaroenrat, former leader of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP), has apologised to frontline soldiers over past remarks, saying they were not intended to show disrespect toward those serving in conflict zones.

THAILAND

Anutin seizes opportunity

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025

» After the Pheu Thai-led government collapsed following a Constitutional Court ruling over a controversial leaked audio clip involving former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) led by Anutin Charnvirakul moved quickly to take advantage of the situation.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Charter tensions rise

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2025

» Parliament will convene an extraordinary session on Dec 10-11 to consider the charter amendment bill at its second reading, following the completion of scrutiny by a parliamentary committee.

THAILAND

MoU vote faces stiff opposition

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/10/2025

» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut is urging the government to withdraw its plan to hold a referendum on the controversial memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Cambodia signed in 2000 and 2001, saying such complex international issues fall squarely within the government's remit -- not the public's.

THAILAND

PM Anutin welcomes everyone wanting to join Bhumjaithai

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025

» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday his Bhumjaithai Party will always welcome new members willing to work in the national interest, after veteran politician Santi Prompat and his son joined the party on Tuesday.

THAILAND

MP pushes for SSO probe

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025

» Rukchanok Srinork, People's Party (PP) MP for Bangkok, called on newly appointed Labour Minister Trinuch Thienthong to urgently address lingering issues within the Social Security Office (SSO), including the controversial purchase of the SKYY9 building.

THAILAND

Senate shoots down casino bill

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025

» The Senate has formally rejected the government's draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.