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Dark horse, deep state in upcoming polls
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 15/01/2026
» The national election may be 20 days away, yet political analysts are already reading the tea leaves. Surprisingly, their predictions point in the same direction -- the next coalition could be a surprising mix of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), Pheu Thai and -- hold your breath -- the Democrat Party.
Death toll from Iran approaches 2,600, rights group reports
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2026
» DUBAI/JERUSALEM — The death toll from unrest in Iran climbed to almost 2,600, a rights group said on Wednesday, as Tehran stepped up diplomatic contacts with US-allies in the region over a crisis that has drawn threats of intervention from President Donald Trump.
National history in Children's Day mottos
Nonthawat Phakham, Published on 14/01/2026
» In Thailand, Children's Day falls on the second Saturday of January, a tradition that began in 1955 to raise public awareness of the importance of children. Each Children’s Day, the prime minister provides a motto that apparently reflects national situations during that period.
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 remarks spark fury
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/01/2026
» Pheu Thai and the People's Party (PP) have criticised remarks by a Cambodian minister urging Thai voters to support them in the Feb 8 election while attacking the Bhumjaithai Party.
Pacts, patronage and fear: how Myanmar junta chief keeps power
Devjyot Ghoshal and Panu Wongcha-um, Reuters, Published on 13/01/2026
» His name is not on the ballot, and his photographs don’t appear on campaign posters. But one man looms large over the general election under way in Myanmar: junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Thai Election Commission briefs partners as vote nears
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Election Commission on Monday held a briefing to prepare its partners for the "Six Weeks of Democracy" campaign, which is a new initiative aimed at promoting youth participation ahead of the upcoming general election and referendum on the constitution on Feb 8.
Politics addresses tourism roadblocks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/01/2026
» As the general election approaches in less than a month, political parties have begun to announce policies aimed at stimulating the economy amid the slowdown.
People's Party optimistic on forming govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» People's Party (PP) deputy leader, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, on Monday expressed confidence the party will form the next government if it finishes first in the upcoming election, saying it is ready to work with any party committed to cracking down on scam networks and not compromising its core mission.
Pheu Thai courts gaming industry
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial and MP candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat on Monday met the Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA) to discuss strategies to strengthen Thailand's gaming industry and help Thai entrepreneurs compete globally.