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Pheu Thai loses all Chiang Mai seats in shock defeat
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Shinawatra family's stronghold crumbled in Sunday's election as the Pheu Thai Party lost all seats in its Chiang Mai heartland.
49 poll candidates axed by top court
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of 18 constituency and 31 party-list MP candidates from Sunday's election, the Election Commission (EC) says.
Thailand votes as rivals clash
Chairith Yonpiam and Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/02/2026
» As Thailand heads to the polls on Sunday, the Election Commission (EC) has affirmed its full readiness for nationwide voting, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the People's Party (PP) emerging as the two key rivals vying to take the lead in forming the next government.
Coalition options emerge
News, Chairity Yonpiam, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2026
» Analysts are mapping coalition scenarios for the next government, depending on whether the People's Party (PP) or Bhumjaithai finishes first, with no party expected to govern alone.
Fears grow after early vote
Chairith Yonpiam and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Political parties have urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently investigate irregularities reported during advance voting, warning that the problems could undermine public confidence ahead of Sunday's poll.
Call to revive idle Betong Airport
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/02/2026
» Former Democrat Party deputy leader Samart Ratchapolsitte has urged the government to take urgent action to revitalise Betong Airport in Yala province, warning against allowing the billion-baht facility to remain largely unused despite its completion.
Bhumjaithai plays on nationalist strings
Mongkol Bangprapa and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/01/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has stepped up nationalist messaging in the final stretch of the election campaign, as a series of opinion polls show a tightening race and shifting voter sentiment over leadership and party strength.
EC probes suspicious cash
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb 8.
Hang on to your jobs, 2026 will be a tough one for the economy
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/01/2026
» A Thammasat University academic has warned that 2026 will be a highly challenging year for Thailand's economy, urging individuals to hold on to their full-time jobs, reduce non-performing assets and prioritise cash flow, while advising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to focus on survival rather than profits.
2.4m register for early poll voting
Chairith Yonpiam and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has announced that 2,410,425 voters registered to cast their ballots ahead of polling day during the 17-day registration period from Dec 20 to Jan 5.