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Pakorn pledges legal reforms
News, Published on 03/04/2026
» Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt has outlined plans to expedite reforms to align Thailand's legal framework with international standards, while stressing his independence from partisan politics and a strict policy of non-interference in judicial matters.
Probe into coconut slump
News, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Ombudsman will travel to Ratchaburi on Friday to hear complaints over coconut packing houses, or "longs", and the sharp drop in coconut prices, amid concerns over possible price collusion and foreign nominee arrangements.
Rethinking Thailand's visa-free policy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand is planning to cut visa-free stays from 60 days to 30 days. This long-overdue change reflects growing concern over the effectiveness of immigration surveillance. Moreover, scaling down visa-free stays underscores the seriousness of the Anutin government's efforts to combat scammers, illegal work, and other underground activities that exploit easy visa access to turn Thailand into a base for under-the-table operations.
People’s Party has an apology problem
Published on 28/03/2026
» The People’s Party (PP), long marketed as a clean, reformist and forward-looking political force, is confronting a hard truth of electoral politics: while an apology can calm a storm, repeated apologies for serious failures can erode the very brand they are meant to protect.
EC under the microscope
Published on 21/03/2026
» Allegations of irregularities in the handling of the general election by the Election Commission (EC) have drawn widespread attention in the country’s unfolding constitutional debate.
EC urged to respect due process
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» A group of reserve senators has urged the Election Commission (EC) not to rush its ruling in the case of alleged collusion in the last Senate election, warning that a speedy decision could be seen as an attempt to "whitewash" 13 politicians reportedly set to join the incoming cabinet.
Global funds look to Malaysia as Iran war shakes up Asian assets
Bloomberg, Published on 17/03/2026
» Even before the war in Iran sparked a surge in energy prices, Malaysia stood out from its Southeast Asian peers as the newfound darling of global investors.
EC panel clears all 229 suspects in Senate collusion case
Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» Disappointment and criticism are mounting after reports that an Election Commission (EC) subcommittee has voted to clear all 229 suspects in the high-profile Senate election collusion case, prompting calls for the commission to disclose its reasoning.
Nominees 'manipulating' fragrant coconut market
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The government is stepping up measures to stabilise the fragrant coconut market after investigations uncovered foreign-backed businesses allegedly manipulating prices and harming farmers.
EC urged to replace head of Senate collusion panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2026
» A group of reserve senators has asked the Election Commission (EC) to remove Pol Capt Piya Raksakul from a panel investigating allegations of collusion and vote-rigging in the 2024 Senate election, citing possible bias after a photograph showing him with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul surfaced.