Politics
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The Cabinet appointed General Chaiyapruk Duangprapat as the new Secretary-General of the National Security Council, effective October 1, 2569.
The Cabinet meeting held in Songkhla Province resolved to appoint General Chaiyapruk Duangprapat as the new Secretary-General of the National Security Council, effective October 1, 2569. -
NIDA Poll indicates that the People's Party (P.P.R.) leads in popularity, both in terms of individual candidates and the party itself. Bhumjaithai Party secures second place, surpassing Pheu Thai.
NIDA Poll released mid-year political popularity ratings for 2026 from 2,500 respondents. The results showed the People's Party (PPP) sweeping the top spot with a 34.80% lead. Adding to the shock, the Bhumjaithai Party showed strong performance, pushing Pheu Thai down to third place in both party and prime minister candidate popularity. -
The National Security Council has extended the Emergency Decree in the southern border provinces for another three months, until October 19, 2026, and will submit the proposal to the Cabinet for consideration on July 7.
The National Security Council has extended the Emergency Decree in the southern border provinces for another three months, until October 19, 2026, and will submit it to the Cabinet for consideration on July 7. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is preparing to discuss with Malaysia how to escalate the resolution of the southern border conflict. -
The Supreme Court has scheduled the first hearing for August 25th in the case against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs regarding their proposal to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code.
The Supreme Court has scheduled the first hearing for August 25th in the case against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs regarding their proposal to amend Article 112, and has set a one-year timeframe for the trial to be concluded. -
The Cabinet has restructured the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA), transferring supervisory authority from the Prime Minister to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society to support the drive for digital government.
The Cabinet approved the draft royal decree restructuring the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA), transferring authority to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society to drive the government's digital policy, connect government data, and develop open data. -
The government is urgently discussing solutions to the southern insurgency following the bombings in the three southern border provinces. The Prime Minister is preparing to hold discussions with Malaysia on July 9-10.
The government is urgently discussing solutions to the southern insurgency following the bombings in the three southern border provinces. The Prime Minister is preparing to hold discussions with Malaysia on July 9-10 to explore more concrete approaches to resolving the southern border conflict. -
Bangkok announces unofficial vote count results: Chatchart sweeps 1.44 million votes, securing a second term as governor.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced the unofficial results of the Bangkok gubernatorial and councilor elections more than four hours after the polls closed. With over 95% of the votes counted, Chatchart Sittipunt has received 1,444,914 votes, or 65.6%, securing the top spot. -
The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) announced that the Bangkok and Pattaya gubernatorial elections have been completed and expects to announce the results within 30 days, provided there are no complaints.
The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) summarized that the local elections in Bangkok and Pattaya proceeded smoothly, paving the way for the announcement of results within 30 days if there are no objections. The ECT also reiterated that those who did not vote must report the reason by July 5th. -
Anticipating the Pattaya election results! "Paramet" is leading by a wide margin in unofficial results. Our "We Love Pattaya" team is leading significantly in all four municipal councilor seats.
Pattaya City Mayor and City Council election results, unofficial as of 7:00 PM: "Paramet" leads "Ittiwat" by a wide margin, while the We Love Pattaya team sweeps all 4 City Council seats. -
The unofficial results of the Bangkok gubernatorial election show Chatchart leading by a wide margin with 65% of the vote after 21.9% of the votes have been counted.
Unofficial vote counts show Chatchart Sittipunt leading with 292,917 votes, or 65% of the 450,905 ballots counted, representing 21.9% of the total. He is more than 231,000 votes ahead of the second-place candidate.
