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THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Probe sought into ID card 'extortion'

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025

» Two People's Party MPs, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn and Somdul Utcharoen, have petitioned the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) over allegations that villagers in Chiang Mai are being forced to pay tens of thousands of baht to obtain nationality and ID cards under a cabinet resolution.

THAILAND

Senate panel wants Land Bridge project put on hold

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025

» A Senate committee on Monday urged the Bhumjaithai-led government to put the ambitious Land Bridge project on hold, citing a lack of input by local communities in its study and public hearing stages.

THAILAND

Governor in soup over emergency budget

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2025

» The governor of Ubon Ratchathani has been transferred to an inactive post at the Interior Ministry after he was accused of mishandling the 100-million-baht emergency allocation from the central contingency fund, which was meant to be used to help residents affected by the ongoing conflict with Cambodia.

THAILAND

Opposition launches post-censure petitions

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2025

» The People’s Party (PP) has followed up their no-confidence motion with petitions for formal investigations into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s controversial purchase of shares and her family’s land acquisition in Khao Yai.

THAILAND

House panel raises border concerns

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/12/2024

» The House committee on national security, border affairs, national strategy and national reform is planning to address border tension involving the United Wa State Army (UWSA) on Dec 13.

THAILAND

Revive dam plan, says Jakawal

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/09/2024

» Jakawal Chaiwiratnukul, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Sukhothai, on Wednesday proposed reviving the plan to build the Kaeng Suea Ten Dam in Phrae, citing Sukhothai's inadequate watergates. The proposal is opposed by locals in Phrae.

THAILAND

Chemicals 'must all be relocated'

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/05/2024

» Residents in Rayong have called on the provincial governor to urgently relocate dangerous chemicals kept at a hazardous waste storage plant following last month's factory fire there.

THAILAND

Four-point plan for crisis in Myanmar

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/03/2024

» The House committee on foreign affairs has put forward a four-point action plan to help solve the crisis in Myanmar.

THAILAND

House urged to aid Khao Kho dispute

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/03/2024

» Residents of rural communities in Phetchabun's Khao Kho district are petitioning two House committees to intervene in an ongoing dispute regarding the status of the area they occupy.