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Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
28 election candidates face possible court bans
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is seeking a Supreme Court ruling on the disqualification of 28 MP candidates after investigations found they lacked legal eligibility for failing to vote in previous elections without providing a valid justification.
PAO official, wife linked to gambling
News, WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM, Published on 29/01/2026
» The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has found evidence directly linking a Kalasin provincial councillor and his wife to an online gambling network, as officers race to locate the couple.
Chinese implore DSI to resolve 'berry farm scam'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2026
» Two Chinese investors have filed a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), alleging they were defrauded by a Thai businessman in a strawberry farm project in a coastal province, resulting in damages of more than 20 million baht.
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.
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).
Israeli arrested at pot farm
News, Published on 22/01/2026
» An Israeli national has been arrested in Krabi after authorities raided a cannabis farm accused of operating through Thai nominees and breaching multiple laws.
Troops to man border for 'at least one year'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/01/2026
» Thailand will keep its military forces deployed along the Cambodian border for at least one year to safeguard national sovereignty despite the recent ceasefire agreement with the neighbouring country, Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit says.
Riceberry could help restore hair
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2025
» Researchers from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University are expanding a joint study into the use of Riceberry-derived compounds to address hair loss and premature greying, with a full clinical trial expected to begin early next year.
Parties must notify EC of campaign policies early
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has asked that parties officially report their policies, especially populist measures, announced during the campaign, at least 20 days before election day.