Bangkok Post
EID PRAYERS
Muslims gather at the Foundation of the Islamic Center of Thailand on Ramkhamhaeng Road to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan. They pray for peace and the safety of fellow Muslims in the Middle East, expressing hope for a peaceful...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Fuel frustration mounts
Public frustration is mounting across Thailand over restricted access to fuel, despite repeated government assurances that national reserves remain ample. Officials insist there is no overall shortage, citing combined reserves sufficient for 104 days,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Anutin elected as new premier
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was elected Thailand’s 33rd prime minister yesterday, following a vote in the House of Representatives earlier in the day. He was endorsed by 293 votes to 119, defeating Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the candidate of...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Fuel costs to creep up today
Diesel prices will increase slightly by 50 satang today, while Gasohol 95 will edge up by 1 baht per litre, though authorities are striving to keep the retail price below 33 baht per litre, according to Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon. Mr Auttapol...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Their Majesties the King and Queen open the parliamentary session on the 11th floor of the Parliament Building yesterday. The King delivered a royal address noting the election has concluded and parliament convened. “I hereby declare the opening of the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Russian crude imports eyed
The government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday, while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins. Deputy Prime Minister...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Govt protests vessel strike
Thailand has lodged a diplomatic protest with Iran after a Thai-flagged cargo vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three Thai crew members missing and prompting an urgent search and rescue effort. The government has summoned Iran’s...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Thai-flagged vessel struck
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, prompting urgent efforts by Thai authorities to assist the vessel’s 23 crew members amid the Middle East war and growing concerns over global energy supplies. Rear...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Govt moves to curb fuel prices
The cabinet is expected to approve a series of short- and medium-term energy management measures today to cope with surging global energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The government yesterday held an emergency meeting to discuss...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Klatham, Democrats shut out
A new coalition government led by Bhumjaithai will exclude the Klatham and Democrat parties, sources say. Bhumjaithai Party sources indicated the emerging coalition, expected to command about 292 seats in parliament, will comprise Bhumjaithai, Pheu...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
BANGKOK POST'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR
Celebrating International Women’s Day today, the Bangkok Post marks the occasion by honouring a new generation of women who are redefining power and leadership for a changing world. Under the theme “Architects of New Power,” this year’s Women of the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Middle East war escalates
TEHRAN: Fresh strikes rocked Iran and Lebanon yesterday, as Israel vowed to escalate to a new phase in the Middle East war that has spiralled rapidly throughout the region and beyond. AFPTV images from Beirut’s southern suburbs showed mangled...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Reporting for duty
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, leads party-list and constituency MPs to formally report for duty at parliament yesterday.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Govt caps diesel for 15 days
The government has frozen diesel prices for 15 days and tightened oversight of energy and consumer goods prices to curb panic buying, prevent profiteering and reassure the public amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Anutin...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Govt urges all Thais to leave Iran
The government believes the conflict in the Middle East will continue for at least four weeks and has voiced growing concern over the safety of Thai nationals, particularly those living in Iran. The assessment was presented by the Ministry of Foreign...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
PM plays down conflict
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assured the public that Thailand is well equipped to manage the repercussions of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, describing the current impact as limited and manageable. Speaking after a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Khamenei death ‘seismic’
TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader was killed in US–Israeli airstrikes, a seismic development in a conflict that’s spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East and threatens to disrupt energy flows. US President Donald Trump said in a social...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Iran responds to attack by US and Israel
>> WASHINGTON: The US and Israel began striking targets across Iran yesterday, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to take over the government and Iran quickly retaliating. “The hour for your freedom is at hand,” Mr Trump said, addressing...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Back to business
Pheu Thai Party’s prime ministerial candidate and list-MP-elect Yodchanan Wongsawat leads a group of MPs to register with the Secretariat of the House of Representatives on the second day of registration.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
BJT nears majority in House
The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party is reportedly bringing in nine MPs from the Klatham Party in support of its bid to form a new government, with no visible role for Capt Thamanat Prompow, the party’s chief adviser, in the emerging realignment, according to...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Cabinet starts to take shape
A new cabinet line-up is beginning to take shape as coalition partners negotiate the distribution of ministerial posts under an agreed formula, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) emerging as the dominant force in the prospective administration led by...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Ballot case gains steam
The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct has scheduled March 17 to decide whether to formally accept a case against Election Commission (EC) chairman Narong Klanwarin and seven other senior officials over the poll ballot...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Sacred site consecration
ABOVE Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presides over a ceremony for the construction of a crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, at Sanam Luang in Bangkok yesterday. LEFT Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Leading at the Edge
The Bangkok Post, in partnership with Sasin School of Management and Hewitt Consulting, presents the CEO of the Year 2025 awards under the theme “Leading at the Edge”, honouring chief executives who exemplify vision, strategic courage, sustainable...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘Little reprieve’ after US tariff ruling
>> The issue of US tariffs is expected to intensify after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s decision to impose them, Thai exporters and economists say. On Friday, the US Supreme Court voted 6–3 to uphold a lower court decision...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Barcode row intensifies
The controversy surrounding barcodes and QR codes printed on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election has intensified, with petitions now filed with the Ombudsman and the Administrative Court. Critics argue that the markings risk compromising...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘Barcodes may make poll void’
Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has warned that the inclusion of barcodes on ballot papers could undermine the secrecy of the vote and potentially render the Feb 8 election invalid. He said the move could raise the spectre of legal...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Govt to help post-poll Myanmar
Thailand is moving more actively to serve as a post-election bridge to help Myanmar reintegrate into the Asean family, while urging Nay Pyi Taw to respond to concerns raised by the regional bloc and the wider international community. Speaking after...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Klatham govt role in doubt
The Klatham Party’s prospects of joining a government led by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) remain uncertain, as internal resistance and strategic concerns within the largest party cast doubt over whether Klatham’s 58 MPs will be incorporated into the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
BJT gains Klatham backing
The Klatham Party has confirmed it will lend full support to the Bhumjaithai Party in forming a new government, without attaching any political conditions or demands. Pai Lik, secretary-general of Klatham, said yesterday that he had spoken with...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
EC insists poll was secure
The Election Commission (EC) insists the 2026 general election was carried out as a direct and secret ballot, in line with constitutional principles, amid concerns the security features on the ballot papers might violate the nation’s election laws. It...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Poll crisis hits EC as protests heat up
The Election Commission (EC) has come under mounting criticism over the transparency of Sunday’s general election, as protests spread across several provinces with demonstrators calling for a nationwide recount. The situation prompted the EC to hold a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Ballot count draws protests
Protests in Chon Buri following allegations of irregularities in last Sunday’s general election are prompting calls for the Election Commission (EC) to order recounts in several provinces. The focus of public attention has centred on Constituency 1 in...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
BJT to push charter rewrite
Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday vowed to press ahead with the constitutional amendment process after the result of the referendum on Sunday showed strong public support for rewriting the charter. Speaking on the television...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
BJT, Klatham?
Bhumjaithai and Klatham are emerging as potential coalition partners in the formation of Thailand’s next government, buoyed by their strong seat gains in the election.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Thailand votes as rivals clash
>> As Thailand heads to the polls today, the Election Commission (EC) has affirmed its full readiness for nationwide voting, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the People’s Party (PP) emerging as the two key rivals vying to take the lead in forming...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
EC frets over cash for votes
Concerns over vote-buying have intensified in the final days before tomorrow’s general election and constitutional referendum, prompting the Election Commission (EC) to order heightened monitoring nationwide, particularly in the Northeast and the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Big 4 prepare ‘KO punches’
Four major political parties — Bhumjaithai (BJT), Pheu Thai, the People’s Party (PP) and the Democrat Party — will hold large-scale campaign rallies across Bangkok today, marking the final push before Sunday’s election. Expected to draw large crowds,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Poll day will ‘go smoothly’
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday assured voters that Sunday’s general election will proceed smoothly and will not repeat problems encountered during advance voting on Feb 1. The EC’s pledge came after the commission faced criticism for...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Coalition options emerge
Analysts are mapping coalition scenarios for the next government, depending on whether the People’s Party (PP) or Bhumjaithai finishes first, with no party expected to govern alone. Forming a government requires a simple majority of more than 250...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Fears grow after early vote
Political parties have urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently investigate irregularities reported during advance voting, warning that the problems could undermine public confidence ahead of Sunday’s poll. Advance voting was held nationwide a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
PP hits back in patriotism row
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, prime ministerial candidate and leader of the People’s Party, has hit back at rival parties for stoking nationalist sentiment to win votes, saying genuine patriotism lies in serving the people, not exploiting politics for...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
PM denies playing patriotism card
>> Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul denies he is exploiting nationalist sentiment and the debate over Section 112 of the Criminal Code, widely known as the lese majeste law, to boost his party’s electoral prospects. Mr...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
BJT plays on nationalist strings
The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has stepped up nationalist messaging in the final stretch of the election campaign, as a series of opinion polls show a tightening race and shifting voter sentiment over leadership and party strength. The National Institute...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
EC probes suspicious cash
The Election Commission is looking into a series of suspicious cash withdrawals totalling over 450 million baht, which were flagged by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over concerns that the money could be used to buy votes ahead of the election on Feb...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Growth to hit new depths
Thailand’s economic growth this year is set to sink to a decade-long low, excluding the Covid-19 shock, as deep-seated structural problems, corruption and grey capital continue to weigh on the economy, Bank of Thailand governor Vitai Ratanakorn has...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
PM mulls SSO restructuring
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF). He said if he were...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Welfare fund under scrutiny
The issue of transparency in the Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a major point of debate in the lead-up to the general election, after the People’s Party (PP) criticised the fund’s management, opaque investment decisions, and efficiency of...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
SSO faces huge overhaul
The government’s patience with the beleaguered Social Security Office (SSO) has run out, with a minister signalling sweeping changes aimed at restoring public trust and professionalising the management of its funds. This move comes in response to...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Flak for Pheu Thai lucky draw plan
>> The Pheu Thai Party’s (PT) proposal to distribute nine million baht a day has provoked a fierce backlash, with critics condemning it as an extravagant populist measure and an unethical use of taxpayers’ money. The party, however, insists the scheme...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
PM Anutin defers US peace plan
The caretaker government said yesterday it cannot commit Thailand to a US-led peace initiative, leaving the decision entirely to the next administration. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the government has received the “Comprehensive Plan to...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
EC seeks policy clarity
The Election Commission (EC) has ordered five political parties to provide further clarification by submitting additional supporting documents about campaign policies involving budget expenditures. EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee yesterday...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Trump’s offer divides pundits
US President Donald Trump’s invitation to have Thailand join his proposed Board of Peace to handle the situation in the Gaza Strip has divided opinion, with experts weighing the strategic opportunities against concerns about neo-colonial...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Survey warns of vote-buying
The Election Commission (EC) is examining allegations of vote-buying after a survey suggested more than a quarter of prospective voters would back candidates who offer cash, with payments reportedly ranging from 3,000 to 7,500 baht per person. EC...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘Govt must wield admin orders’
>> The government is poised to halt state-owned construction projects or cancel contracts with contractors that fail to protect public safety, after another accident on Rama II Road yesterday added to a string of recent construction...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Anutin axes ITD contracts
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday ordered the Ministry of Transport to terminate two contracts with Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) following consecutive fatal crane accidents in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Sikhiu district and on Rama II...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Govt backs Chiang Mai Unesco bid
The cabinet has greenlighted the proposal to nominate Chiang Mai for inscription on the Unesco World Heritage list as a cultural landscape, which covers eight key historic sites and landmarks in the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom. Deputy...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Poll leaders narrow gap
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has narrowed the gap with poll leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut in the latest survey by the National Institute for Development Administration (Nida), signalling an increasingly competitive race for the premiership...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
RTAF ready for Children’s Day air show
Don Muang district is expected to attract crowds in the hundreds of thousands for the annual National Children’s Day air show today, with aviation authorities rolling out extensive preparations to ensure safety and minimise disruption to commercial...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘Don’t fall for BJT ploy’
Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) yesterday for urging southern voters to support his party in exchange for...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Hoaxes ‘rife’ as poll nears
As campaigning intensifies ahead of the February general election, allegations of organised misinformation and political smearing have taken centre stage, with the People’s Party (PP) and Pheu Thai warning that distorted narratives and selective...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Poll deadlock threatens
Thailand will hold a crucial general election in about a month, with both domestic and international observers watching closely to see who wins the poll. But identifying the winner may prove far easier than determining who will ultimately govern the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Maduro caught by ‘elite troops’
>> CARACAS: President Donald Trump said yesterday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a “large scale strike” on the South American country. Mr Trump’s stunning announcement follows months of steadily mounting...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Anatomy of a scam
Police say scammers will develop more sophisticated operations in 2026, allowing them to target victims more precisely, even though some scam centres along the borders of Myanmar and Cambodia have been dismantled in recent months. Thailand is working...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Tensions cool on border
Major powers, diplomatic missions and humanitarian organisations have commended Thailand for freeing 18 Cambodian soldiers and reinforcing momentum behind the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. The United States welcomed the release,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Cambodian soldiers freed under truce
Thailand yesterday released 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during fighting in July, fulfilling a condition of the ceasefire agreement signed on Saturday. The move reflects Thailand’s commitment to building trust and upholding the Geneva Conventions...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Drones fly into Thai airspace
Thailand has postponed the release of 18 detained Cambodian soldiers after security agencies detected Cambodian drones flying into Thai airspace. The incursion raised concerns over violations of Thai sovereignty amid fragile ceasefire conditions, said...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Kingdom seeks China backing
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has called on China to play a constructive role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that Beijing should signal clearly that renewed tensions must...
Read Full Story (Page 1)