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OPINION

When repressive states choose terror over death

News, Alan Clements, Published on 23/01/2026

» Fyodor Dostoevsky -- one of the few writers to survive state terror and return with a psychology sharp enough to indict it.

THAILAND

National Anti-Corruption Commission backs land claim against ex-MP

News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026

» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled there are grounds for claims of serious ethical misconduct against Thanaphat Kittiwongsa, a former MP for Chanthaburi from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Bail rejected for ex-MP candidate in laundering case

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026

» The Criminal Court rejected bail for Boonyarit Raorungrot, a former MP candidate of the People's Party (PP), citing money laundering allegations tied to drug networks and a risk he might flee.

THAILAND

Police put to the test

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/12/2025

» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of crimes and scandals that shook public confidence in institutions meant to protect society. From a deadly mass shooting in Bangkok to sprawling online scam networks, monk misconduct and a senior police scandal, the year exposed deep vulnerabilities linked to crime, governance and accountability, leaving lingering questions about reform and public trust.

THAILAND

Klatham rejects Abhisit snub

News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025

» The Klatham Party has pushed back strongly after Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared during a televised debate that his party would not join hands with Klatham following the 2026 general election.

THAILAND

Ex-MP faulted in land case

News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2025

» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found former Pheu Thai MP Jirapong Songwatcharaporn in serious violation of ethics over his holding of Sor Por Kor land while serving as an MP.

THAILAND

National artist, Buddhist scholar dies at 91

News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025

» Renowned national artist Wasin Inthasa, author of Ananda the Buddha's Brother, acclaimed by Unesco as a global Buddhist literary masterpiece, passed away at 91 on Tuesday.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Thaksin kin vow to fight

News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/11/2025

» Former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was "hurt and saddened" upon learning that the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) had decided to appeal the decision to acquit him of lese majeste charges stemming from his interview with a South Korean newspaper back in 2015, according to his daughter, Pingtongta Kunakornwong.