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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.
Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snag
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has begun negotiations with the Klatham Party as part of efforts to form a new coalition government, after announcing that Pheu Thai's 74 MPs would support its bid to secure a governing majority.
People’s Party reaffirms opposition role
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» The People’s Party has reaffirmed its role as leader of the opposition and ruled out joining the government, according to party spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.
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.
Rama VI Road declared smoke-free
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has declared Rama VI Road a smoke-free area as part of its push to promote a "Healthy City" environment.
Ballot barcodes don’t breach secrecy, says poll body
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has defended the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers, saying the features are lawful security measures used to combat forgery, manage ballot stocks and prevent mismatches between voter numbers and ballots used.
Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Published on 13/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government, with Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul saying both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.
Economic issues top public priorities for new government
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2026
» Tackling economic problems topped the wish list of people for a new government to be formed by the Bhumjaithai Party, with measures to reduce the cost of living high on their expectations, according to a KPI poll on Friday.
Yodchanan satisfied with Pheu Thai effort despite setbacks
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Online Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat insists he remains undiscouraged by the outcome of Sunday’s election, adding that it is now up to the party’s executive committee to decide whether to join a coalition government or serve in opposition.
Australian Embassy hosts LGBTQ+ event
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/02/2026
» The Australian Embassy in Bangkok recently co-hosted a reception to mark the first anniversary of marriage equality in Thailand, reaffirming its support for LGBTQ+ rights.