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EC 'slow' to clear up doubts
Mongkol Bangprapa and Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.
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.
Democrat Party's Abhisit promotes waste‑to‑energy policy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, has unveiled an ambitious policy platform aimed at transforming waste management into a key driver of green economic growth, while pushing for meaningful decentralisation of power to local administrations.
Referendum drive sags
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/01/2026
» With less than a month until voters head to the polls, public sentiment on whether to approve the drafting of a new constitution remains largely static, with no clear momentum on either side of the referendum.
Govt targets poor-safety contractors
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/01/2026
» The government is poised to halt state-owned construction projects or cancel contracts with contractors that fail to protect public safety, after another accident on Rama II Road on Saturday added to a string of recent construction fatalities.
DTV Visa Thailand: Why “letters of acceptance” are changing Muay Thai training enrolment
Published on 16/01/2026
» Thailand’s Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), introduced under new visa measures effective July 15, 2024, has made long-stay options clearer for applicants who can show funds and a qualifying purpose. For people using the “Thai soft power” activity route—Muay Thai included—the most consequential paperwork is often not the application form itself, but the supporting documents that demonstrate an organised activity with a real provider.
Will lightning strike twice?
Published on 10/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards a general election on Feb 8, and the stakes for the main opposition People’s Party (PP) could hardly be higher.
Doctors warn on People's Party gender title policy
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 08/01/2026
» Medical professionals are voicing mounting concern over patient safety following the People’s Party’s proposal to allow the use of “honorific titles by personal choice,” a policy that would permit individuals to select titles aligned with their gender identity, including transgender women identifying as females.
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.
Natthaphong appeals for 1 more chance
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 03/01/2026
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has urged voters to back the party one more time, and propel it to a landslide victory to secure a mandate to govern.