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The election's last-mile test
News, Published on 31/01/2026
» For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai Party ahead of the Feb 8 general election. The surveys have fostered a prevailing narrative of a two-horse race, with the People’s Party positioned as the frontrunner and Bhumjaithai as the most serious challenger.
Big-spenders abound as poll race tightens
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2026
» With only two weeks to go before the Feb 8 general election, the battle over economic policy has intensified into what many observers describe as a full-blown "populism war". Major political parties are locked in a contest of ever more generous handouts, welfare schemes and cash-based incentives, each attempting to outbid the other to secure votes.
Pheu Thai unveils new campaign
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party is set to unveil a new election campaign focused on economic relief and the financial stability of households.
Paetongtarn arrives to face court
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» All eyes were on suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Thursday as she appeared before the Constitutional Court over a leaked audio clip featuring herself and former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen.
A difference of opinion
News, Published on 16/08/2025
» When the moment of truth came -- that Thailand had been slapped with a 19% tariff by the US, down from the originally threatened 36% -- several implications for the government were spelt out by experts, both positive and cautionary.
PM expected in person for court date on Hun Sen call
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/08/2025
» Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is expected to appear before the Constitutional Court in person regarding the controversial audio clip case between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen, according to her secretary.
PM 'has no plan' to quit before ruling
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2025
» Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, rejected reports which suggest the premier would resign before the Constitutional Court issues a ruling on the leaked recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
19% US tariff a good result, says Prommin
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/08/2025
» Thailand has headed off a major trade conflict after securing a fair 19% US tariff rate with the deal now headed to parliament for approval, said Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Govt to outline its achievements
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2025
» The government is preparing to outline its major accomplishments, focusing on efforts to tackle call centre scams and the illegal e-cigarette trade, as well as progress on the proposed 20-baht flat-rate electric train fare, according to Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Premier tours border dispute area
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit Sa Kaeo province on Thursday to offer moral support to frontline personnel amid tightened border controls and growing concerns over cross-border crime.