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Election Commission chief 'sorry' about remarks on YouTube
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee has issued an apology following widespread criticism over remarks he made in a YouTube video, in which he said: "If you don't trust the commissioners, then don't go to vote."
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.
NACC member rejects bribery allegation
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member Ekkawit Watchawalku insists he is not involved in the bribery case involving former deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, says a source familiar with the matter.
Justice system tested
News, Editorial, Published on 30/12/2025
» The latest accusation involving Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn is causing considerable harm to the image of justice and the law enforcement system in Thailand.
Senate approves 2 NACC commissioners
News, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Senate has approved two nominees, namely Suchart Suntreekasem and Manuphan Yotthasaen, to serve as commissioners of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Court accepts case against EC members
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2025
» The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has accepted a lawsuit filed against seven members of the Election Commission (EC) and its secretary-general over alleged abuse of power and collusion in connection with the controversial way in which the previous Senate election was processed.
Ex-judge Narong voted in as new EC chief
News, (no byline), Published on 19/11/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday voted 4–3 to appoint former judge Narong Klunwarin as its new chairman, narrowly defeating a candidate rumoured to have political backing.
Ex-Senate candidate sues Election Commission
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» A former Senate candidate has filed a legal complaint against all seven members of the Election Commission (EC), accusing them of intentionally stalling an investigation into alleged collusion among Senate candidates -- a move he claims undermines democracy and breaches the law.
2 new Election Commission members confirmed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Senate has approved Anan Suwannarat and Narong Rakroi to serve as members of the Election Commission (EC), filling the two vacant positions.
Candidates urge EC to finish probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2025
» A group of former Senate candidates, now on the reserve list, led by Pol Lt Gen Kamrob Panyakaew, is calling on the Election Commission (EC) to resist external pressure and finalise its investigation into alleged Senate election collusion amid rumours of bribery.