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Candidates list plans for deep South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/01/2026
» Political parties are calling for a shift in strategy to address the unrest in Thailand's southern border provinces, stressing dialogue-based conflict resolution, decentralisation and the creation of a new body to drive economic and social development in the region.
Three main parties and two directions
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 16/01/2026
» Although Thailand's election campaign is reaching fever pitch ahead of voting day on Feb 8, the dynamics and contours of its final outcome can be gleaned from past polls over the last 25 years. Only once in January 2001, as was indicated in this space last week, were voter results fully honoured and carried out. Other elections were either upended by military coups or manipulated by judicial interventions.
People’s Party drops candidate after online gambling arrest
Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» The People’s Party has suspended Ratchapong Soisuwan, a candidate for the Feb 8 general election in Tak province, following his arrest for alleged involvement in online gambling.
Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown
AFP, Published on 15/01/2026
» KAMPALA - Uganda was on edge as it headed for elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to extend his 40-year rule amid an internet shutdown and a police crackdown on the opposition.
Appeal for full charter redo wanes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three conservative parties reiterated their opposition to drafting an entirely new constitution, arguing that the move would be costly, unnecessary and potentially destabilising.
Former PM Paetongtarn declares assets of B11.3 billion
Published on 14/01/2026
» Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her husband reported combined assets of 11.3 billion baht upon her departure from office in August last year, down from 14 billion when she assumed the premiership in August 2024, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Thanathorn casts poll as turning point
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2026
» The upcoming election will be a defining test for the country's future, pitting forces of progress against those seeking to hold it back, according to Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
Abhisit sees gains in South
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says he is increasingly confident the party will win many constituency seats in its traditional stronghold in the South, as the election campaign gains momentum.
Academics sound alarm ahead of poll
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2026
» A group calling itself Academics for Society are urging voters to impose an "electoral boycott" on political parties it says are hostile to Thailand's long-term development, warning that the country is nearing a critical breaking point ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
Pheu Thai reconfigures slogan to 'Hope 2026'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2026
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the Pheu Thai Party to shift its view of this year's economic outlook from a "year of challenges" to a "year of hope", proposing changes to the country's economic system in three core areas.