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Nida poll: Voters satisfied with EC but doubt its ability to punish fraud
Online Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» Most Thai voters are at least somewhat satisfied with how the Election Commission (EC) managed the Feb 8 general election, yet a majority of those who suspect irregularities do not believe the agency can punish election cheats, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
‘Don’t fall for Bhumjaithai ploy’
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday for urging southern voters to support his party in the Feb 8 election in exchange for budget allocations.
People’s Party leader vows single-party government
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 02/01/2026
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA – People’s Party (PP) leader Natthaphong "Teng" Ruengpanyawut is adamant that his party will not join a government with the Kla Tham Party and will not support the Bhumjaithai Party.
Accused senator Nantana petitions NACC to investigate ethics panel
Published on 05/11/2025
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas on Wednesday filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) accusing the chairman and 17 other members of the senate ethics committee of malfeance and serious ethical violations.
City gains stronger powers against smog
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok will be designated a "special pollution control zone" from November to March in an unprecedented attempt to tackle the city's chronic smog, governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced on Tuesday.
Police have yet to find out if 11-car expressway pile-up resulted from street racing
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/08/2025
» Police have yet to find out if Saturday’s expressway pile-up – involving 11 vehicles, including luxury cars – on an elevated road in Nonthaburi province resulted from illegal street racing.
Court to hear Thaksin hospitalisation case in July; could re-sentence ex-PM
Reuters, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's Supreme Court will hold hearings in July over the legitimacy of the prolonged hospital stay of influential former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in lieu of prison, and it could potentially send him back to jail.
Medical council upholds decision to discipline Thaksin’s doctors
Online Reporters and Reuters, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Medical Council of Thailand on Thursday upheld its decision to discipline three doctors who enabled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to spend his entire prison sentence in hospital, a day before the start of a Supreme Court case that could result in him being jailed.
Somsak set to attend MCT meet on Thaksin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has come under fire after he announced his intention to attend a Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) meeting scheduled for Thursday, with critics saying the minister is overstepping his authority.
Minister takes flak for veto decision
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2025
» Former Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak slammed Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin's decision to veto the Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) resolution to punish three doctors for their role in Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial stay at the Police General Hospital, warning he will face legal action for abusing his authority to protect the former prime minister.