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Court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reform
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Criminal Court in Bangkok has sentenced jailed human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa to an additional two years and eight months in prison for royal defamation and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in Bangkok in November 2020, a rights group said on Friday, bringing his combined sentence to more than 30 years.
'Barcodes may make poll void'
News, Chairith Yonpiam and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2026
» Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has warned that the inclusion of barcodes on ballot papers could undermine the secrecy of the vote and potentially render the Feb 8 election invalid.
Thamanat warns against pressure on Klatham Party
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2026
» Klatham Party chief adviser Capt Thamanat Prompow insists he is ready to have his qualifications scrutinised and warns that anyone attempting to pressure his party would face retaliation.
Two more mini-parties back Bhumjaithai-led coalition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party is gaining more support from small parties for leader Anutin Charnvirakul to retain the premiership after the Feb 8 general election, with the coalition now projected to have 286 seats in the 500-MP House of Representatives.
Klatham 'won't be pushed'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» Klatham Party chief adviser Capt Thamanat Prompow said on Wednesday the party is ready to work in opposition as uncertainty persists over whether it will join a coalition being formed by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).
Land encroachment by Saraburi monastery probed
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/02/2026
» Authorities raided four locations linked to a temple in Saraburi province on Wednesday, uncovering alleged encroachment on more than 2,000 rai of land designated for agricultural reform and the construction of a meditation retreat.
Thailand ready to help post-poll Myanmar
Achadthaya Chuenniran and Reuters, Published on 18/02/2026
» PHUKET - Thailand is moving more actively to serve as a post-election “bridge” to help Myanmar reintegrate into the Asean family, while urging Nay Pyi Taw to respond to concerns raised by the regional bloc and the wider international community.
Gunman who caused Pathum Thani panic surrenders
Wassayos Ngamkham and Pongpat Wongyala, Published on 18/02/2026
» A gunman wanted for shooting at an emergency vehicle and assaulting his wife in Chon Buri surrendered to police on Wednesday afternoon in Pathum Thani, where fears for public safety had led to school closures earlier.
Malaysia drops defamation case against Australian in Thailand
AFP and Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» Malaysia has withdrawn a criminal defamation complaint lodged in Thailand against an Australian journalist, his lawyer said on Tuesday, after he agreed to apologise and take down articles deemed defamatory.
BJT gains Klatham backing
Chairith Yonpiam and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Klatham Party has confirmed it will lend full support to the Bhumjaithai Party in forming a new government, without attaching any political conditions or demands.