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Public must gain from coalition: PT
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/02/2026
» Phumtham Wechayachai, a senior figure in the Pheu Thai Party, said the party's decision to join forces with the Bhumjaithai Party in forming the next government was made with the interests of the people in mind, rather than for the sake of party prestige.
National Health Security Office advances pneumococcal conjugate vaccine rollout for kids
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/02/2026
» A legal affairs subcommittee has approved a draft regulation on the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), paving the way for its rollout as a new health benefit for children, says the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Minister touts efforts to reform Social Security Office
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has revealed ongoing efforts to fundamentally reform Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) into a professionally run state organisation with greater transparency, efficiency and independence from political interference.
Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
Vote-buying tops poll complaints
Post reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» At least 113 complaints alleging election irregularities have been lodged to date, with vote-buying comprising the vast majority, the Election Commission (EC) said on Monday.
Election process essentially error-free, says polling agency
Online Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) on Monday concluded its management of Sunday’s general election and constitutional referendum, declaring it successful and complete, and with “less than 0.01% of mistakes” from the 1.5 million working staff involved.
NACC meeting in spotlight as 44 ex‑Move Forward MPs await ruling
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2026
» All eyes are on Monday’s National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) meeting, where the agency may rule on an ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs—now mostly with the People’s Party—over their bid to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lèse‑majesté law.
Polling station moved without notice, voters upset
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2026
» People going to vote at a polling station at Bang Bua housing flats in Lak Si district, Bangkok, on Sunday voiced loud complaints after the Election Commission (EC) moved it to another location without advance notice.
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.
Anutin's long political ascent
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul's ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.