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THAILAND

Yodchanan may not take ministry post

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026

» Speculation is mounting that Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat may not take up any ministerial post in the new government being formed by the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.

THAILAND

Sexual harassment criminalised

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/12/2025

» Sexual harassment has officially become a criminal offence in Thailand following the enforcement of an amendment to the Criminal Code, which took effect on Tuesday.

THAILAND

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.

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

Thamanat defends role in cabinet

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025

» Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow on Tuesday rejected allegations made during a heated parliamentary debate that he was unqualified to serve as a cabinet minister.

THAILAND

People's Party urges House to shake up military justice rules

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2025

» The People's Party (PP) has presented a draft amendment to the Military Court Act, seeking to reduce centralised control under the Ministry of Defence and shift jurisdiction over corruption-related offences involving military personnel to civilian courts.

THAILAND

Serial petitioner seeks 'MP vote-buying' inquiry

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/08/2025

» Political activist Srisuwan Janya petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to investigate a suspected vote-buying scheme targeting MPs, following the circulation of an audio clip in which a woman is allegedly heard negotiating payments for their support on key government bills.

THAILAND

People's Party backs public criticism of ruling in cadet's death

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/07/2025

» Public criticism of the recent ruling by the 12th Military Circle Court in Prachin Buri regarding two suspects involved in the controversial death of young cadet Pakapong "Moei" Tanyakan has been growing.

THAILAND

Senate panel backs amnesty for ‘reckless, impulsive’ youth

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2025

» A Senate committee is backing an amnesty for young people who may have committed political offences out of recklessness or impulsiveness according to a spokesman.

THAILAND

Minister takes flak for veto decision

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2025

» Former Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak slammed Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin's decision to veto the Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) resolution to punish three doctors for their role in Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial stay at the Police General Hospital, warning he will face legal action for abusing his authority to protect the former prime minister.