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28 election candidates face possible court bans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is seeking a Supreme Court ruling on the disqualification of 28 MP candidates after investigations found they lacked legal eligibility for failing to vote in previous elections without providing a valid justification.
Democrats rule out early talks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Abhisit Vejjajiva said the party's political stance after the Feb 8 election would depend entirely on the results.
Options lacking in charter debate
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2026
» A public referendum on whether Thailand should undertake a complete rewrite of the constitution will be held on Sunday, the same day as the general election.
Dr Supat Hasuwannakit's fate unclear
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 29/01/2026
» Just days to go before the election, Supat Hasuwannakit, People's Party (PP) constituency candidate in Songkhla, has found himself in the midst of scrutiny following a recommendation by a public health ministry subcommittee to dismiss him from government service relating to a case of Covid-19 Antigen Test Kit (ATK) procurement years ago.
Thanathorn casts poll as turning point
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2026
» The upcoming election will be a defining test for the country's future, pitting forces of progress against those seeking to hold it back, according to Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
Poll deadlock threatens
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 05/01/2026
» Thailand will hold a crucial general election in about a month, with both domestic and international observers watching closely to see who wins the poll. But identifying the winner may prove far easier than determining who will ultimately govern the country.
Major moments to watch in Thailand
News, Published on 02/01/2026
» As the nation steps into the New Year, the 'Bangkok Post' highlights several events that will define the months ahead.
Two panels to draft charter: House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2025
» Two 35-member parliamentary-appointed panels will be formed to finalise Thailand's new constitution within 360 days, with a strict ban on amending Chapter 2 concerning the monarchy, according to the House committee overseeing the draft constitutional amendment.
Multiple PM candidates to run in poll
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» The People's Party (PP) will name more than one prime ministerial candidate in the next general election, with the current leader among them, said party spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.
The winds of change
Published on 20/09/2025
» A big shift in Thai politics is expected following Paetongtarn's fall, with conservatives and progressives ready to pounce v The Democrats face a leadership contest and the possible return of Abhisit Vejjajiva, who many feel can save them from oblivion.