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THAILAND

Thaksin’s woes hurt poll bid

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025

» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was sent back to prison after the Supreme Court ordered him to serve a one-year jail term in connection with the high-profile “14th floor” case, dealing a major blow to any prospect of him playing a role in election campaigning.

THAILAND

Politics -- a year of turmoil and transition

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025

» The political situation in 2025 was marked by conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, escalating into armed clashes. Domestically, Thailand experienced two changes of government before parliament was dissolved in preparation for the Feb 8, 2026 election. It has been a turbulent political year throughout.

THAILAND

Border row 'not Shinawatras' fault'

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/12/2025

» Thai-Cambodian border tensions had nothing to do with the Shinawatra family, Yodchanan Wongsawat, one of the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidates, said on Wednesday, stressing it was due to Thailand's intensified crackdown on transnational scam networks.

THAILAND

Bhumjaithai builds poll momentum as rivals falter

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/12/2025

» Politics is entering a phase in which the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has become the main focal point of political momentum.

THAILAND

Bhumjaithai lines up 3 PM candidates

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/12/2025

» Senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) are weighing a three-candidate line-up for the post of prime minister, with Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Suphajee Suthumpun expected to join party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, although Mr Anutin has yet to formally confirm the two nominations.

THAILAND

Senator challenges constitution-drafting committee allowance hike

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2025

» A heated exchange broke out in parliament on Thursday as MPs and senators debated meeting allowances for members of the constitution-drafting committee (CDC) and the public participation committee during the second reading of the charter amendment bill.

THAILAND

Wiroj praises authorities for evacuation efforts

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2025

» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, deputy leader of the opposition People’s Party, has praised the military and local authorities for their effective evacuation warnings to civilians during the ongoing clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border.

THAILAND

Opposition renews call to axe Thamanat

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/12/2025

» The opposition People’s Party has renewed its demand for the removal Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, warning that his continued cabinet presence could compromise investigations into a major transnational crime and money-laundering network.

THAILAND

Old and new gens vie for vote

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/12/2025

» The upcoming election is expected to be a contest for first place between the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party and the opposition People's Party (PP).

THAILAND

Pheu Thai questions civil-service reshuffle

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/11/2025

» Pheu Thai has questioned the government's high-level reshuffling of more than 100 civil servants since taking office, suggesting the moves may be politically motivated ahead of future elections.