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Barcode row intensifies
Chairit Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» The controversy surrounding barcodes and QR codes printed on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election has intensified, with petitions now filed with the Ombudsman and the Administrative Court.
Doubts mount over EC's poll handling
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026
» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.
The gist of Thai politics over 20 years
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's democratic institutions have been repressed and kept weak to the point that confusion still prevails almost two weeks after the Feb 8 election, which purportedly showed a clear victory for the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. On the one hand, Mr Anutin and BJT stalwarts are busy forming a coalition government with other parties. On the other hand, fraud allegations from civil society groups and the opposition People's Party have reached a critical mass with the plausibility that the recent vote might be nullified to pave the way for a new poll.
Election Commission posts ‘official’ results
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Election Commission of Thailand on Wednesday released the “official” results from the Feb 8 general election and constitutional referendum, while acknowledging that recounts and new votes were required at some polling units.
Election Commission stands by ballot safeguards
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the confidentiality of ballots, with provincial election officials adamant that voting secrecy remains fully protected under legal safeguards and administrative procedures, amid growing public debate over the use of QR codes and barcodes on ballot papers.
Krungsri eyes extra B100bn in SME loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious target to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans by 100 billion baht over four years, increasing total outstanding SME loans to 350 billion.
QR codes in taxis will enable fare checks, complaints
Online Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» All metered taxis in Thailand will be required to display three QR codes that allow passengers to verify driver information, estimate fares, rate services and file complaints, according to the Department of Land Transport.
EC is losing public trust
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/02/2026
» If any good has come from the performance of the Election Commission (EC) following the Feb 8 election, it is this: the organisation has exposed the top-down "mandarin" culture of the Thai bureaucracy, where officials act as regulators of the people rather than their servants.
Vote recounts ordered at eight locations, fresh election at one
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Election Commission has ordered vote recounts at eight locations including one in Bangkok, and a fresh election at one polling station in Phayao.
St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated mass for 400th birthday
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» VATICAN CITY — Visitors to St Peter's Basilica will be able to follow mass in 60 languages and enjoy a coffee on a newly opened terrace as part of plans unveiled Monday by the Vatican.