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Court extends sentence for lawyer who called for monarchy reform
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 20/02/2026
» The Criminal Court in Bangkok has sentenced jailed human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa to an additional two years and eight months in prison for royal defamation and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in Bangkok in November 2020, a rights group said on Friday, bringing his combined sentence to more than 30 years.
Reinventing the ‘Sick Man’: Aman Modi’s Blueprint for Thailand’s Next Act
Published on 20/02/2026
» After Thailand’s high-stakes election in February 2026, the kingdom finds itself at a crossroads. With GDP growth languishing at 1.6%—the lowest in the region—and household debt strangling the domestic engine, the "Sick Man of Asia" label has become a difficult reality to ignore.
Who are the contenders to be Thailand's next prime minister?
Reuters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Thailand will hold a general election on Sunday, in a three-way contest of major political parties to decide the leader of the Southeast Asian nation over the next four years.
Anutin says polls not final verdict
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2026
» Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday dismissed opinion polls suggesting his party is running neck and neck with the People's Party (PP), saying the true test of public support will come on Feb 8, election day.
Shinawatra heir faces tough road
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has once again demonstrated that it has not stepped out from under the long shadow of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the broader Shinawatra political dynasty.
JKN Global chief handed 2 years in absentia
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 28/12/2025
» The Bangkok South Kwaeng Court has sentenced Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, founder of JKN Global Group, to two years' imprisonment without suspension after finding her guilty of fraud involving a 30‑million‑baht corporate bond investment. The ruling was delivered in absentia after she failed to appear in court and remains at large.
Charter court hears Senate collusion case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday concluded its examination of six key witnesses in a case concerning alleged interference by former deputy prime minister and defence minister Phumtham Wechayachai and former justice minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong in the Senate election collusion investigation. The court is scheduled to deliver its ruling on Jan 21.
People's Party weighs up fielding Sita for governor
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/11/2025
» The People's Party has neither confirmed nor denied speculation that it is in talks with Sita Divari, a former Bangkok governor candidate from the Thai Sang Thai Party, about potentially contesting the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election under its banner.
Ex-senator granted bail after night in jail over temple closure case
Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» The Supreme Court has approved the temporary release of former senator Kittisak Rattanavaraha, who spent one night behind bars, after seeking bail to continue his legal battle following a nine-month prison sentence in connection with the closure of Wat Bang Khlan in Phichit province in 2018.
Court upholds jail in WEH fraud case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Criminal Court has overturned a previous acquittal and sentenced Khunying Korkaew Boonyajinda and her son-in-law, Nop Narongdej, to two years in prison each, without suspension, after finding them guilty of using forged documents to transfer over 20 billion baht worth of shares in Wind Energy Holding (WEH).