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Pacts, patronage and fear: how Myanmar junta chief keeps power
Published on 13/01/2026
» His name is not on the ballot, and his photographs don’t appear on campaign posters. But one man looms large over the general election under way in Myanmar: junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Thai Election Commission briefs partners as vote nears
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Election Commission on Monday held a briefing to prepare its partners for the "Six Weeks of Democracy" campaign, which is a new initiative aimed at promoting youth participation ahead of the upcoming general election and referendum on the constitution on Feb 8.
People's Party optimistic on forming govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» People's Party (PP) deputy leader, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, on Monday expressed confidence the party will form the next government if it finishes first in the upcoming election, saying it is ready to work with any party committed to cracking down on scam networks and not compromising its core mission.
Abhisit sets coalition rules
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the Democrats would not join any coalition government that he described as "family-run" or one that fuels social division.
Fair charter vote
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/01/2026
» Re: "Somchai criticises EC's 'biased' info", (BP, Jan 12).
America's new age of empire dawns
Oped, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump has drawn a wave of criticism for his actions in Venezuela, violations of international law, disdain for longstanding norms, and threats against other countries -- not least allies like Denmark and Canada. Around the world, there is a palpable sense of uncertainty and foreboding. But it should already be obvious that things will not end well, neither for the United States nor the rest of the world.
Thailand's liberal opposition, People's Party, tops polls as election looms
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2026
» Thailand's progressive opposition People's Party and its leader are most favoured among voters for next month's general election, two surveys showed, underlining the stiff challenge facing caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's bid to stay in power.
Nuts and bolts of the referendum
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/01/2026
» Thailand is heading towards another national referendum on constitutional change, to coincide with the next general election on Feb 8.
Somchai criticises EC's 'biased' info
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2026
» Former senator Somchai Swangkarn has urged the Election Commission (EC) to suspend the distribution of referendum information materials to households nationwide, arguing that the content is biased for portraying the 2017 constitution as undemocratic.
Why run for seat?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/01/2026
» Re: "Thailand's local vote still matters", (Opinion, Jan 10).