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People's Party needs to sort out its mess
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 23/02/2026
» Two weeks have passed since the election on Feb 8, and yet no one has come up with proof that the barcodes and QR codes printed on ballot sheets used on the day can be traced back to individual voters, showing for whom and which parties they voted for.
Anutin denies 300-seat coalition deal is finalised
Published on 22/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), has dismissed reports that a 300-seat coalition in the House of Representatives has already been secured, insisting no formal agreement has been reached.
QR concerns hit EC Bangkok revote
Post Reporters, Published on 22/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) held a revote on Sunday in three polling units and a recount in one unit, with heightened public scrutiny focused on whether ballot papers containing QR codes and barcodes were still being used.
Zoonotic risk
Postbag, Published on 21/02/2026
» Re: "Wildlife smuggle bid foiled at airport", (BP, Feb 19).
Lawyer says People's Party knew of rape case pre-poll
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/02/2026
» A lawyer has alleged that the People's Party (PP) was aware of the rape case against its Maha Sarakham candidate before the Feb 8 election but went ahead and fielded him anyway.
'Barcodes may make poll void'
News, Chairith Yonpiam and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2026
» Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has warned that the inclusion of barcodes on ballot papers could undermine the secrecy of the vote and potentially render the Feb 8 election invalid.
When voters look beyond credentials
Oped, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/02/2026
» Many observers of Thai politics may be wondering why the following individual of such distinguished standing failed to secure a seat in parliament in the Feb 8 election. He holds the title of professor and earned a doctoral degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the world's most renowned universities. He previously contested the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, securing more than 250,000 votes. He has also achieved notable academic success and served as president of King Mongkut's Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang. With credentials such as these, his electoral defeat has come as a surprise to many.
People’s Party apologises after candidate jailed for rape
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The People’s Party has apologised to the victim after its constituency MP candidate in Maha Sarakham was sentenced to prison for drugging and raping a woman, acknowledging failures in its screening process and vowing to tighten its vetting procedures.
Two more mini-parties back Bhumjaithai-led coalition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party is gaining more support from small parties for leader Anutin Charnvirakul to retain the premiership after the Feb 8 general election, with the coalition now projected to have 286 seats in the 500-MP House of Representatives.
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.