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THAILAND

Laser IDs no privacy risk: People's Party

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 19/02/2026

» The People's Party (PP) has defended its use of Laser ID numbers for party membership applications, insisting the process is secure, lawful and does not involve storing members' personal data in its database.

THAILAND

Japan backs drive against Mekong scammer gangs

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/02/2026

» Japan has pledged 516 million yen (124 million baht) to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to strengthen cross-border cooperation against transnational organised crime in the Mekong region.

THAILAND

Klatham govt role in doubt

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/02/2026

» The Klatham Party's prospects of joining a government led by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) remain uncertain, as internal resistance and strategic concerns within the largest party cast doubt over whether Klatham's 58 MPs will be incorporated into the emerging coalition.

OPINION

BJT's chance to rebuild

News, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2026

» With 193 seats, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has secured far more than a clear electoral victory. For the first time, a party that came only third in the 2023 national election now holds enough leverage to call the shots and shape the national political landscape in its own image.

THAILAND

Public must gain from coalition: PT

News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/02/2026

» Phumtham Wechayachai, a senior figure in the Pheu Thai Party, said the party's decision to join forces with the Bhumjaithai Party in forming the next government was made with the interests of the people in mind, rather than for the sake of party prestige.

THAILAND

People's Party still has a chance to thrive

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2026

» The People's Party (PP) is facing hard questions about its political future after falling far short of expectations in the Feb 8 general election, securing only 118 seats -- well below its target of more than 200.

THAILAND

Anutin vows deeper Japan ties

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/02/2026

» Thailand is seeking to deepen its longstanding partnership with Japan as both nations prepare to mark 140 years of diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at a reception celebrating the 66th birthday of Japanese Emperor Naruhito.

OPINION

Navigating between global superpowers

News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 14/02/2026

» Both China and the US issued new national security policies over the past year. At first glance, they seem to diverge markedly, portending a deep rupture in the world order. Yet, they may also bear some similarities in terms of self-interest and self-advancement. Collateral to that, other countries seeking to forge a middle path may wish to navigate a perspicacious route towards global equilibrium.

OPINION

China military purge exposes Xi's unease

News, John J Metzler, Published on 14/02/2026

» Strange and mysterious events are transpiring inside the walls of Beijing's Forbidden City. In the massive nearby government compound Zhongnanhai there's a clear unease as Communist Party Chief and military supremo Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has shuffled the political cards in the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), by purging his two top generals.

THAILAND

Leader of small party draws focus

News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/02/2026

» Since the announcement of Sunday's election results, Wasawat Poungponsri, leader of the Thai Ruam Palang Party, has emerged as one of the most closely watched figures among Thailand's smaller parties -- groups widely regarded as crucial to the formation and stability of a Bhumjaithai-led coalition government.