Pro-military party and Pheu Thai neck-and-neck after preliminary election results
My wrapup on election night looking at the pro-military Palang Pracharat Party and the dysmal performace of the Democrat Party and what its implications are for the future of Thai politics in general.
Being Prayut - From stern general to politician
In our last part of the reports leading to the 2019 Thailand elections we look at one of the most polarizing figures of the past five years: Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. We take a look at the man who wants to continue to rule the country - but what are his chances?
Red and yellow shirts reflect on political conflict before Thailand elections
As Thailand goes to the polls this Sunday, it’s just the latest mark in Thailand’s long and often tumultuous political history. The color-coded political polarization between the royalist yellow shirts and the pro-Thaksin red shirts have dominated much of the past 15 years. We caught up with some of the activists from both sides and explores where the country is now.
PM Prayut makes surprise appearance at pro-military party's final campaign rally
My latest report: The pro-military Palang Pracharat Party has saved the best for last as current PM Prayut Chan-o-cha made a surprise appearance on their final big rally before Sunday's election.
Thailand's first social media election campaign
This is Thailand's first 'true' election camapaign that is also being fought on social media. With 82% internet penetration, political parties are also jockeying for votes on Facebook and Instagram. But how effective are they?
Thailand’s urban voters seek decentralization of power as polls near
A different kind of urban voter story. For the past two decades, Thailand's different regions have displayed distinct patterns in the way voters cast their ballots. We traveled to Khon Kaen, the largest city in the northeast, where voters say they want to see greater decentralisation of power from capital Bangkok.
Thailand's new election system, explained
We explain the new election system and its potential impact on the next government.
Abhisit rejects Prayut as next PM
We're kicking off our Thai Election 2019 coverage counting down to March 24. Today, we're looking at the big picture and at what has happened in the past 5 years since the coup. Also: Democrat Party, Thailand leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is rejecting current PM Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next PM after the elections.
Constitutional Court dissolves Thai Raksachart Party
Thailand's Constitutional Court has ruled to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party after its failed bid to nominate Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate. I explain the verdict and what it means for the March 24 elections.
Constitutional Court to decide fate of Thai Raksachart Party
It's judgement day for the Thai Raksachart Party as the Constitutional Court decides today (Thursday) whether or not to dissolve the party after its failed bid to nominate Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate a month ago. Here's my recap of the case and what could happen later today.
Thai Airways to resume flights to Europe after Pakistan airspace closure
Thai Airways will resume its flight to Europe later this Thursday after it was forced to cancel all flights on Wednesday night following the air space closure in Pakistan following tensions with neighboring India.
Prosecutors to decide Thanathorn indictment after elections
Prosecutors will not decide whether to indict Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and two other members until two days after the election. The three have been accussed by the military government for violating the Computer Crimes Act, as they have criticized the military in a Facebook livestream last year.
Constitutional Court accepts case to dissolve Thai Raksachart Party
Thailand's Constitutional Court has accepted the petition by the Election Comission to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party after its failed bid to nomimate Princess Ubolratana as PM candidate.
Thai Raksachart Party to fight dissolution threat as case goes to Constitutional Court
The Thai Raksachart Party will not go down fighting against its looming dissolution now that the Constitutional Court is considering the Election Comission's petition, following the political fallout from their party's failed bid to nominate Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate.
Election Commission seeks dissolution of Thai Raksachart Party
The Election Commission of Thailand has petitioned the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party. I explain the details.
What happens next to Thai Raksachart Party?
After the disqualification of their PM candidate, Princess Ubolratana, the trouble is not over for the Thaksin-aligned Thai Raksachart Party. So what could happen next?
Princess Ubolratana disqualified to run for PM / Bahraini footballer Hakeem free to return to Australia
It's a busy day today in Thailand. First the Election Comission has disqualified Princess Ubolratana's bid for PM. And: Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi is coming home after months of Thai dentention and a diplomatic tussle between Bahrain and Australia.
#ThaiElection19: Prime Minister candidates confirmed for next election, Princess Ubolratana not on the list
The Election Commission of Thailand has announced 45 PM candidates for the next #ThaiElection19, excluding Thai Raksachart's candidate Princess Ubolratana, stating that since she's a Royal Family member she cannot run for office.
#ThaiElection19: Thai Raksachart Party's fate in limbo after Princess' PM bid
Following Friday's political earthquake, the fate of the Thaksin-aligned Thai Raksachart Party is in limbo after the Election Commission is urged to investigate against the party for nominating Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate, which was followed by a rebuke of her brother, the King, called her bid "inappropriate" and "unconstitutional".
#ThaiElection19: Sister of Thai King to run for PM against current PM Prayut Chan-ocha
Two bombshell announcements have shaken Thai politics in the run up to the March 24, as Princess Ubolratana, the elder sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn is running as Thai Raksachart Party's PM candidate against current PM Prayut Chan-ocha, who's running for the military-aligned Palang Pracharat Party. Here I explain the significance of today's developments for Thai politics.