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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.
Election and referendum to cost B9 billion
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/12/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget of nearly 9 billion baht for the Election Commission (EC) to stage the 2026 general election and a referendum on whether to draft a new constitution on Feb 8.
Bhumjaithai lines up 3 PM candidates
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/12/2025
» Senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) are weighing a three-candidate line-up for the post of prime minister, with Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Suphajee Suthumpun expected to join party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, although Mr Anutin has yet to formally confirm the two nominations.
Senator slams SEA Games prep
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/11/2025
» A senator has slammed preparations for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, warning that venues are still incomplete with just over a month to go.
Anutin gets down to work
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to form a government after being elected with 311 votes, comfortably surpassing the 247 required for a majority, to become the country's 32nd prime minister.
Don't involve Thaksin in debate, opposition warned
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/03/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urged the opposition to engage in a constructive debate and refrain from involving former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who holds no position in the cabinet.
300 same sex couples expected to wed in Bangkok Jan 23
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/01/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) expects some 300 same-sex couples will tie the knot in Bangkok on Jan 23 when the historic marriage equality law takes effect.
General debate set for April
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/03/2024
» The general debate has been set for April 3-4 amid a warning that the opposition could face a legal backlash if they bring up issues related to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
MFP's Chaithawat to be appointed opposition leader
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2023
» The appointment of Chaithawat Tulathon, leader of the Move Forward Party, as opposition leader has been forwarded to his Majesty the King for royal endorsement, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Monday.