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Klatham: Local force to national player
Published on 14/02/2026
» One of the biggest surprises of Thailand’s recent general election was the meteoric rise of the Klatham Party, which secured nearly 60 seats nationwide — an outcome no opinion polls had anticipated.
‘Possessed’ shooter causes stir at Asavahame family home
Online Reporters, Published on 11/02/2026
» A man who broke into the residence of the most prominent political family in Samut Prakan and fired four shots into the air claimed he was possessed by a deity, police said on Wednesday.
What the election results reveal
Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» The 2026 election has redrawn Thailand's political landscape, as Bhumjaithai secured a commanding 194 seats, up 123 from 2023. Results across several major parties confounded opinion polls, reflecting a range of party-specific dynamics.
Thailand's Anutin readies for coalition talks after election win
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» BANGKOK - Thailand's caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after a stunning election victory for his conservative Bhumjaithai Party.
Na Nathong: A fusion of ancient rituals and Lanna art
Nonthawat Phakham, Published on 07/02/2026
» Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi province is home to Khum Nanathong, a ritual centre for fortune enhancement and a hub of charm, compassion and prosperity, famed for Na Nathong inscriptions and ancient rites.
Two ‘foreigners’ wanted for spray‑painting Chiang Mai temple wall
Panumet Tanraksa and Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» CHIANG MAI — The abbot of a 400-year-old Buddhist temple in this northern province has filed a police complaint after CCTV footage captured a man and woman — believed to be foreigners — spray-painting its perimeter wall, despite the temple having spent money repainting it several times.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
National artist, Buddhist scholar dies at 91
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Renowned national artist Wasin Inthasa, author of Ananda the Buddha's Brother, acclaimed by Unesco as a global Buddhist literary masterpiece, passed away at 91 on Tuesday.
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
New Thai alcohol rules put drinkers on the hook for fines
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2025
» People in Thailand wanting to quench their thirst with an afternoon tipple risk steep fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control legislation that strengthens enforcement and significantly tightens restrictions around marketing and advertising.