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Orban gives himself an edge in Hungary’s vote
AFP, Published on 09/04/2026
» BUDAPEST - Observers and NGOs have raised concerns about Sunday’s Hungarian presidential election taking place on an “uneven playing field” as nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces popular challenger Peter Magyar.
Social Security Office must stay independent, says labour minister
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat on Tuesday pledged to ensure the Social Security Office (SSO) operates independently and transparently, while confirming that the Social Security Board (SSB) election will retain the existing "one voter, seven votes" formula.
Contested Clean Air Bill 'still worth a go'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Severe haze in northern Thailand has intensified pressure on the government to adopt stronger legal tools, including advancing the contested Clean Air Bill.
Klatham plays the waiting game
Published on 04/04/2026
» The Klatham Party’s decision to abstain rather than oppose Anutin Charnvirakul in the recent parliamentary vote for prime minister looks less like indecision and more like classic Thai coalition hedging — a calculated refusal to burn bridges with a man it may yet have to do business with.
Election candidate shot dead in Pattani
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 04/04/2026
» A local election candidate was shot dead outside his home in Pattani, in an attack police believe may be politically motivated.
Hungarian strongman Orban trails in pre-election poll
Reuters, Published on 02/04/2026
» BUDAPEST - Hungary’s centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s ruling Fidesz ahead of a parliamentary election on April 12, a poll showed on Thursday.
Myanmar junta chief nears presidency after criticised elections
Bloomberg, Published on 31/03/2026
» Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing moved closer to the presidency after a lower house nomination on Tuesday, paving the way for the military to extend its rule following elections criticised by the United Nations and others as a sham.
Ex-energy minister denounces fuel hike ‘robbery’
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» Former energy minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga has lashed out at the government over the sharp increase in retail fuel prices, describing the move as “robbery” after authorities approved a reduction in subsidies.
Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session.
Benefits for MPs under scrutiny
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 24/03/2026
» Surging living costs have intensified scrutiny of parliamentary spending, with proposals by Dr Warong Dechgitvigrom triggering widespread reactions across political and public spheres.