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Bhumjaithai’s Sophon vs People’s Party’s Parit in House Speaker vote
Online Reporters, Published on 15/03/2026
» The House of Representatives convened on Sunday to elect a new speaker, with Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Zaram competing against People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu for the post.
Parliament reopens with brief ceremony
Published on 14/03/2026
» Their Majesties the King and Queen presided over the formal opening of a new session of parliament on Saturday at 5pm, with lawmakers scheduled to get down to business on Sunday by voting for a House speaker and deputies.
Ombudsman asks court to rule on ballot barcodes
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Ombudsman has resolved to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in Thailand’s Feb 8 general election violated the constitutional requirement that voting be conducted directly and by secret ballot.
Democrats chart a cautious course
Published on 14/03/2026
» The Democrat Party has found itself on uneasy middle ground between a resurgent right-wing bloc and its own liberal-conservative instincts.
Thai crypto scandals shake investor trust
News, Published on 14/03/2026
» Two high-profile cryptocurrency scandals involving Worawat Naknawdee, a prominent digital asset investor, and Kampanat Vimolnoht, a former director linked to a venture capital arm of Kasikornbank, have sparked debate among Thai investors over trust, insider networks and risks in the fast-growing crypto market.
German skipper held over illegal Andaman tours
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» PHUKET - A German skipper has been arrested on a yacht off Mai Khao beach for allegedly running unlicensed tours in the Andaman Sea, Phuket marine police said on Friday.
No request yet on Thaksin’s parole, says justice minister
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» The Ministry of Justice has not received any proposals for parole for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said on Thursday, adding that any consideration in his case is to proceed under the normal committee process.
Their Majesties to visit Laos on Monday
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will pay a three-day state visit to Laos starting on Monday.
Experts question EC complaint
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/03/2026
» A former member of the Election Commission (EC) and several technology experts yesterday sought clarification from police over the criminal investigation connected to the ballot paper barcode saga related to the Feb 8 general election.
Laundering probe bags 8 suspects
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 13/03/2026
» Eight suspects, including a Chinese national, have been arrested for allegedly laundering money for a call-centre scam network.