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EC given 15 days for ballot barcode case
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Constitutional Court has granted the Election Commission (EC) a 15-day extension to submit its defence in a case challenging the use of barcodes and QR codes on election ballots, pending review of a petition questioning whether the system undermines ballot secrecy.
Court seeks evidence in ballot dispute
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The president of the Constitutional Court said on Monday that all facts and evidence related to ballot design must be submitted to the court, insisting that any ruling will be strictly based on the constitution.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
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.
40 election complaints under review
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 12/03/2026
» The Office of the Ombudsman is reviewing 40 complaints related to the Feb 8 general election and will determine whether any cases should be forwarded to the Constitutional Court, Chief Ombudsman Songsak Saicheua said on Wednesday.
Coalition chaos
News, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2026
» Tradition holds that within days of the results of a general election being announced, winning contestants and parties let the media photograph them -- typically holding or shaking hands with someone, or hugging.
Election Commission answers police ballot probe queries
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has submitted written responses to 30 police questions as part of an investigation into allegations that several individuals photographed ballot papers and attempted to decode ballot barcodes during a recent re-poll in Bangkok.
French cultural awards held for first time in Thailand
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» The Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français Association, with support from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, held the Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français 2026 ceremony at Alliance Française Bangkok on Wednesday, marking the first time the awards have been presented outside France.
EC urged to replace head of Senate collusion panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2026
» A group of reserve senators has asked the Election Commission (EC) to remove Pol Capt Piya Raksakul from a panel investigating allegations of collusion and vote-rigging in the 2024 Senate election, citing possible bias after a photograph showing him with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul surfaced.
EC boss walks tightrope of trust amid MP endorsements
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 04/03/2026
» As the Election Commission (EC) prepares to endorse party-list MPs on Wednesday, its chairman Narong Klunwarin stands at the centre of intensifying scrutiny over the recent general election.