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THAILAND

Lamphun official defends B1.25m spent on calendars

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026

» Lamphun's Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) has come under heavy criticism after spending 1.25 million baht of taxpayers' money to produce calendars said to promote its own achievements.

OPINION

Doubts mount over EC's poll handling

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/02/2026

» Almost two weeks after the election, the embattled Election Commission (EC) has yet to endorse any winning candidates. Instead, it finds itself under mounting pressure, facing criticism and petitions from multiple directions.

THAILAND

Over half of Thais aware of vote-buying

News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/02/2026

» More than half of Thais say they are aware of vote-buying in their constituencies, with most citing payments of 500–1,000 baht, according to a new survey by King Prajadhipok's Institute (KPI).

OPINION

High risk as mercury rises

News, Editorial, Published on 21/02/2026

» On Monday, Thailand will officially enter the hot, or summer, season. The Ministry of Public Health has warned citizens and businesses to prepare for what is expected to be a more severe summer than last year, due to rising global temperatures.

THAILAND

Prasert mum on Worldcoin MoU

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026

» Former digital economy minister Prasert Jantararuangtong declined yesterday to disclose details of his statement to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the ministry and a Singapore-based firm related to cryptocurrency.

THAILAND

Democrat forum talks animal welfare

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026

» The Democrat Party convened a public forum bringing together animal rights advocates and wildlife experts to push for amendments to the country's anti-animal cruelty law to explicitly cover wild animals.

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

Klatham 'won't be pushed'

News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026

» Klatham Party chief adviser Capt Thamanat Prompow said on Wednesday the party is ready to work in opposition as uncertainty persists over whether it will join a coalition being formed by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).

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.

OPINION

Critical thinking skills under AI pressure

News, Mariano Carrera, Published on 18/02/2026

» In January, I had some rather interesting conversations, specifically about thinking and learning. Students related to me the uncomfortable issue of learning in a time of seemingly exponential change caused by AI. There is a growing disconnect: they feel like human learners held back by antiquated systems, even while society appears to be hyper-focused on technology. Students are experiencing problems with thinking and learning in a seemingly contradictory environment.