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Politics One source

Family of Late Academic Kullada Kesboonchoo Mead Donates Funeral Funds to Political Prisoner Charity

The family of the late Associate Professor Kullada Kesboonchoo Mead has donated funeral merit-making funds to the Sithi Isra Foundation, an organization supporting political prisoners.

Matichon Online ·

Source reliability 84/100 · Established
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Former Election Commissioner Questions Senate Eligibility Rulings

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has challenged the Election Commission's decision regarding the qualifications of two senators from Amnat Charoen province.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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SEC Watch Announces Protest Over Land Bridge Project

The SEC Watch network has scheduled a protest for August 4, accusing the government of failing to honor an agreement regarding the Southern Land Bridge project.

Matichon Online ·

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Concerns Raised Over Potential Conflict of Interest in Senate Selection Probe

Prachachat Party leader Tawee Sodsong has questioned the integrity of the Election Commission's investigation into alleged collusion during the recent Senate selection process.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Public Concern Grows Over Persistent Drunk Driving Incidents in Thailand

Matichon Online reports on the ongoing public frustration regarding the frequency of drunk driving accidents and the perceived pace of government intervention.

Matichon Online ·

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Thai Government Clarifies Social Security Board Election Postponement

The Thai government has denied claims that it used a court order as a pretext to delay the Social Security Board elections, citing legal compliance instead.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Displays Unity with Key Cabinet Members

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared in public with Deputy Prime Ministers Phiphat and Songsak to dismiss rumors of internal cabinet friction.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Ubon Ratchathani Airport Hits Record Passenger Numbers During Long Holiday

Ubon Ratchathani Airport has recorded its highest-ever passenger volume as travelers flock to the region for the Candle Festival and long holiday weekend.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Bhumjaithai Party Seeks Election Commission Probe into Senatorial Banquet

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has supported a legal move by his party to investigate whether a recent banquet held by senators constitutes illegal collusion.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Nakhon Ratchasima Hosts Grand Candle Festival 2026

The annual Candle Festival in Korat has commenced with 23 elaborate processions competing for a royal trophy.

Thai Post ·

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Thai Interior Ministry to Undergo Personnel Reshuffle in August Following Exam Scandal

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has announced a personnel restructuring within the Ministry of Interior for August to address public concerns following a local government exam cheating scandal.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Deputy Interior Minister Denies Allegations Linking Father to Senate Selection Scandal

Worasit Liangprasit, Deputy Minister of Interior, has announced plans to file a police report after his father was implicated in a Senate selection rigging controversy.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Srettha Thavisin Receives Prime Minister’s TZD+ Award for Education Initiative

Former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been honored with the 2026 Prime Minister’s Thailand Zero Dropout Plus Award for his role in advancing the national education project.

Prachachat Business ·

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Thai Government Denies Using Court Order to Delay Social Security Board Election

The Thai government has officially refuted claims that it cited a court order as the reason for postponing the Social Security Board election.

Matichon Online ·

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Thai Interior Ministry Addresses Local Government Exam Corruption Allegations

Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Leangprasert has confirmed that the Central Committee for Local Government Official Examinations (KST) will meet next week to finalize actions against officials involved in exam fraud.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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Thai Government Expands 'Phuket Model' to Combat Land Encroachment Nationwide

The Thai government is implementing the 'Phuket Model' across the country to identify and address illegal encroachment on public lands, national parks, and forest reserves.

Thai Post ·

Source reliability 68/100 · Moderate
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Thai Government Holds 50-Day Memorial Ceremony for Princess Bajrakitiyabha

The Thai government has organized a religious ceremony to mark the 50th day of merit-making for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati.

Matichon Online ·

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Thai Government Investigates Death of Travel YouTuber 'Hlun' in Georgia

Thai officials have arrived in Tbilisi to assist in the investigation regarding the death of popular travel YouTuber Baworntat 'Hlun' Pengsuk.

Khaosod Online Thailand ·

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