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EC 'slow' to clear up doubts
Mongkol Bangprapa and Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.
‘Friends of Dr Supat’ challenge dismissal
Post reporters, Published on 03/02/2026
» A coalition of civic groups has called on the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to reopen its investigation into the dismissal of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, who maintains he was dismissed because he criticised decisions made by the Ministry of Public Health.
Pricey pens latest Social Security spending target
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/01/2026
» A fresh controversy has emerged over spending by the Social Security Office (SSO) after documents revealed the procurement of 500 engraved pens worth nearly 240,000 baht using a “specific-selection” method.
Growing city eyesore
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2026
» Inside Soi Ruam Rudi in Pathumwan district, two luxury high-rise buildings now stand sealed and silent, encircled by metal fencing and waiting for demolition.
DTV Visa Thailand: Why “letters of acceptance” are changing Muay Thai training enrolment
Published on 16/01/2026
» Thailand’s Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), introduced under new visa measures effective July 15, 2024, has made long-stay options clearer for applicants who can show funds and a qualifying purpose. For people using the “Thai soft power” activity route—Muay Thai included—the most consequential paperwork is often not the application form itself, but the supporting documents that demonstrate an organised activity with a real provider.
Top court upholds ‘Big Joke’ dismissal order
Online Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» The Supreme Administrative Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, seeking to overturn an order dismissing him from the police force. The court ruled that the order was lawful.
Border operations 'strictly defensive'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The military has reiterated that its operations along the Thai–Cambodian border are strictly defensive, with no intention of occupying territory or destroying the opposing state.
Senators press Election Commission on collusion case
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2025
» A group of reserve senators has urged the newly appointed Election Commission (EC) to forward the alleged Senate election collusion case to the Supreme Court and to review whether EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee should remain in office.
Senate panel to look into new expressway plans
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2025
» The Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, and Consumer Protection has accepted a petition from the Expressway Authority of Thailand Labour Union urging an investigation into the government's plan to extend a private expressway concession and construct a new double-deck expressway.
Phuket boat taxi trial postponed to mid-December
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 07/11/2025
» Trial runs for Phuket’s boat taxi pilot project have been postponed for one month, with the testing period now scheduled for Dec 15–30, Governor Saransak Srikruanet said on Friday.