Politics · National NewsPita needs Thailand's silent 40% to win an outright majority
With two weeks until Thailand’s general election, Pita Limjaroenrat courts 12M non-voters, 7M undecided and 2.4M first-time voters to deliver a majority.
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Politics · National NewsPita’s Rally Sparks Youth Surge as PM Courts Rural Voters
Two weeks before Thailand’s 2024 election, Pita Limjaroenrat’s comeback energises urban youth as PM Anutin Charnvirakul tours rural markets to woo voters.
National News · EconomyRama II Closure: 60-Day Detours, Contractor Fines & New Safety Tech
Bangkok’s Rama II inner carriageway closes for 60 days after a crane collapse. See detours, contraflow lanes, contractor fines and safety sensors before you drive.
Politics · National NewsVolunteer Army, New Constitution and Graft-Fighting: What’s on Thailand’s Ballot
Thailand’s 2023 election could scrap conscription, deliver a new charter and toughen anti-graft laws—see what’s at stake for Bangkok voters and expats today.
Politics · National NewsSurachate ‘Big Joke’ Hakparn Accused of Torture and Gold-Bar Bribery by Police Aides
Over a dozen officers say former police chief Surachate Hakparn beat subordinates and took gold-bar bribes—test for long-awaited Thai police reform. Read more.
Immigration · National NewsSOS Email Triggers Thai-Finnish Raid in Sa Kaeo, Overstay Warning
An SOS in Sa Kaeo led Thai and Finnish teams to rescue an 11-year-old. See how visa overstays endanger minors—and how visitors can stay legal in Thailand.
Politics · National NewsThai Troops Tighten Borders and Safeguard Vote Against Fake News
With Thailand’s 8 Feb election nearing, the army is beefing up border security and running a 24/7 rumour desk to halt fake news so Thai voters reach the polls.
Politics · National NewsBangkok Hosts 35-Party Showdown as Thailand’s Constitution Vote Looms
Jan 27 sees 35 parties face off in Bangkok over Thailand’s constitutional referendum. Get the lineup, debate rules and why Feb 8 ballot could reshape politics.
Politics · National NewsPeople’s Party Seeks 20 Million Votes to Bypass Senate, Rewrite Constitution
Thailand’s opposition People’s Party says 20 million votes would sideline the appointed Senate, rally Gen Z and draft a new constitution within nine months.