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People's Party still has a chance to thrive
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) is facing hard questions about its political future after falling far short of expectations in the Feb 8 general election, securing only 118 seats -- well below its target of more than 200.
Anutin dismisses 'sick man of Asia' label for Thailand
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand's economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the "sick man" of Asia.
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).
Thais hit polls booths early for dual vote
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» People began arriving early at polling stations throughout the country on Sunday to cast their votes for constituency candidates, party list MPs and also decide whether they support the writing of a new constitution, with party leaders calling for a high turnout in the general election.
Unqualified candidates face legal action: EC
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) has warned that candidates who lack legal qualifications may not only affect the candidates themselves but also party leaders.
Conservative vote could consolidate around Bhumjaithai
News, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party has emerged as an unexpected wedge within the conservative camp, prising apart supporters who once reliably backed ultra-right and establishment parties such as Palang Pracharath and United Thai Nation.
Abhisit calls on voters to pick 'blue'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva urged voters keen on strategic voting to choose "blue" on election day -- a reference to the colour of the party's logo.
Waiting times halved at busiest Bangkok traffic lights
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» A new adaptive control traffic signal system to ease congestion at two of the city’s busiest intersections — Phra Khanong and Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong) — has already halved average waiting times to six minutes, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
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.
Pheu Thai kindles 'sparks of hope'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates, with Yodchanan Wongsawat -- widely known as "Ajarn Chain" -- named as the party's top choice and first in line to assume the premiership should Pheu Thai win the upcoming general election.