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One Bangkok Celebrates Chinese New Year 2026 with "One Dynasty: The Era of Blessings,"
Published on 11/02/2026
» One Bangkok, the global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, is poised to create a grand Chinese New Year celebration phenomenon with "One Dynasty: The Era of Blessings." Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse 2026, it ushers in the era of infinite blessings, offering experiences that blend traditional beliefs with contemporary urban living. Central to this is the legendary 'Long Ma' (Dragon-Horse) from the I Ching – a powerful symbol of blessings and balance, born from the connection between earth and sky – set to fill lives with happiness and prosperity throughout the year. Discover numerous activities and spectacular promotions from today until March 4.
Abhisit urges fast action on vote-counting complaints
Online Reporters and Reuters, Published on 11/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has called on the Election Commission (EC) to urgently address doubts over alleged irregularities in the Feb 8 election by releasing detailed polling‑unit results as well as complete tallies for both constituency and party-list systems.
Colombian senator kidnapped, president targeted in election run-up
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» BOGOTá - A Colombian senator was rescued from kidnappers Tuesday as the country's president reported an attempt on his own life in the run-up to elections that observers have warned could be marred by violence.
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).
Japanese PM Takaichi comes out on top
Oped, Taniguchi Tomohiko, Published on 11/02/2026
» Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has just scored an unprecedented victory in the country's general election. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which she leads, won 316 seats in the 465-member House of Representatives (the Diet's lower house), up sharply from 198. The combined strength of two parties that had merged hastily -- despite their fundamentally opposing platforms -- in an effort to bring Ms Takaichi down fell from 167 seats to just 49. The LDP, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, has never looked more robust.
Will Thailand's election deliver a stable government?
Reuters, Published on 10/02/2026
» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party scored a decisive victory in Thailand's general election, routing progressive and populist parties to put leader Anutin Charnvirakul in the running to become the first premier voted back to office in 20 years.
People's Party presses for recounts in disputed races
Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» The People's Party on Monday vowed to pursue recounts in constituencies where voting irregularities were suspected, particularly in Lampang and Khon Kaen, where narrow margins and unusually high numbers of invalid ballots were recorded.
What the election results reveal
Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» The 2026 election has redrawn Thailand's political landscape, as Bhumjaithai secured a commanding 194 seats, up 123 from 2023. Results across several major parties confounded opinion polls, reflecting a range of party-specific dynamics.
Analysts raise SET outlook following Bhumjaithai victory
Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2026
» Bhumjaithai Party's landslide election victory could lead to a swift formation of the new government and policy continuity, prompting a post-election rally that saw analysts lifting their Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026.
Pheu Thai loses all Chiang Mai seats in shock defeat
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Shinawatra family's stronghold crumbled in Sunday's election as the Pheu Thai Party lost all seats in its Chiang Mai heartland.