Chadchart leads in Bangkok governor forecasts by NIDA and KPI
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
NIDA Poll and KPI Poll point to a clear lead for Chadchart Sittipunt in the race to become the next Bangkok governor after voting closed in Thailand’s capital.
Thaksin sympathises with Thai government over debt burden
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra urges unity, denies political activity, and expresses concern over household debt, national debt and Thailand’s economic pressures.
Independent candidates tipped to lead Bangkok council race in Thailand
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Independent candidates are tipped to lead the Bangkok Metropolitan Council race as low turnout and strong local vote bases threaten momentum-driven parties.
DOPA denies nationality law changes would open politics to foreign nationals
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration says proposed amendments to the Nationality Act remain at an early public consultation stage and are not intended to allow foreign nationals to enter politics.
Pheu Thai leaders say Thaksin has washed his hands of party politics
THURSDAY, JUNE 04, 2026
Two senior Pheu Thai figures say Thaksin Shinawatra will not return to dominate the party’s internal management after his royal pardon, insisting the party will move forward under its formal structure.
Opposition warns Land Bridge could risk security and fail the South
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Opposition MPs warned that Thailand’s Land Bridge project could pose national security risks and fail to address the needs of people in southern Thailand.
TH-AI Passport project faces scrutiny over fast approval and alleged tailored specs
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
The People’s Party has questioned the transparency of the 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, citing alleged fast-tracked approval, tailored specs and links to politically connected firms.
Court accepts challenge to 400-billion-baht energy loan decree, orders Cabinet to explain
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has accepted a petition questioning whether the government’s 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree complies with Section 172 of the Constitution, giving the Cabinet seven days to submit its defence.
House delays debate on 400-billion-baht loan decree pending Constitutional Court ruling
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
The House has postponed consideration of the Anutin government’s 400-billion-baht emergency borrowing decree after Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and 135 MPs sought a Constitutional Court ruling on its legality.