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Into the crystal ball
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/12/2025
» 2026 is shaping up to be another big year and while we all can look forward to a new government, there are other more exciting things happening in Thailand and the rest of the world. Guru By Bangkok Post compiles a list.
Myanmar votes amid civil war, junta chief down plays presidential role
Published on 28/12/2025
» Overshadowed by civil war and doubts about the credibility of the polls, voters in Myanmar were casting their ballots in a general election starting on Sunday, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021.
Myanmar polls open amid civil war, junta-backed party tipped to win
Published on 28/12/2025
» Overshadowed by civil war and doubts about the credibility of the polls, voters in Myanmar were casting their ballots in a general election starting on Sunday, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021.
Bangkok voters as hard to fathom as ever
Published on 28/12/2025
» As Thailand edges closer to the Feb 8 general election, Bangkok once again emerges as the country's most unpredictable and symbolically important political battleground.
PP chief insists no Section 112 changes afoot
Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2025
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party, insists his party has no policy to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, accusing Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul of distorting the issue for political advantage ahead of the general election.
Democrat Party unveils 3 PM candidates for Feb 8 election
Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Democrat Party has officially introduced its three prime ministerial candidates — party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and deputy party leaders Korn Chatikavanij and Ms Karndee Leopairote — pledging to unite the party’s DNA to drive Thailand toward prosperity and eradicate poverty.
Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on Jan 25
Published on 26/12/2025
» Myanmar will hold a third phase of voting for its general election on Jan 25, according to an announcement on state media on Friday, outlining a poll plan that comes amid a raging civil war in the neighbouring country.
Anutin won't budge on People's Party due to S112
News, Published on 26/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated the Bhumjaithai Party's (BJT) firm position that it will not join a government featuring the People's Party (PP) if it continues to pursue amendments to Section 112 of the Criminal Code, Thailand's lèse-majesté law, citing fundamental ideological differences.
Senate approves 2 NACC commissioners
News, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Senate has approved two nominees, namely Suchart Suntreekasem and Manuphan Yotthasaen, to serve as commissioners of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Democracy in doubt
Postbag, Published on 23/12/2025
» Re: "BJT builds poll momentum as rivals falter", & "Pheu Thai calls on EC for fair election", (BP, Dec 21).