Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Party-List Formula as EC is to announce results
The Constitutional Court has decided unilaterally that Art 128 of the Election Law does not contradict with Art 91 of the Constitution, allowing the Election Commission to go ahead with its formulation of the party-list MPs, expected to be announced later.
Election Commission announces official results for 349 seats; 150 seats left
Thailand's Election Commission on May 7 announced official results for 349 seats to be taken up by lawmakers in Parliament, following the March 24th general election. The results for the remaining 150 seats in the Lower House are expected to be announced on Wednesday.
Election Commission expected to announce results
Seven weeks after Thailand went to the polls for the first time since the 2014 military coup, the Election Commission is expected to announce the majority of the official results this week, starting with the constituencies today - but certainty about the next govt still cannot be expected. Here I explain why.
AS IT HAPPENED: Thai King Procession Through Bangkok
Here are all my live crosses on CNA from Sunday's procession of Thailand's newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn
AS IT HAPPENED: Thai King Crowned in Elaborate Ceremony
Here are my all live crosses on CNA from Saturday's historic coronation ceremony of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Thailand Commemorates Royal Coronation with Collector's Items
A whole range of merchendise is being produced to commemorate the Royal Coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. We browsed through the catalogue and spoke to some collectors.
Thai King Crowned in Elaborate Ceremony
“I will carry on, conserve and extend, as well as forever reign with righteousness for the benefits and happiness of the people,” those were the words of King Rama X’s first Royal Command after he was officially crowned in an elaborate ritual, kicking off a three day coronation ceremony.
Thailand prepares for once-in-a-lifetime Royal Coronation
Thailand is preparing for the Royal Coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, as we look at the rituals and what we can expect.
Future Forward Party's Thanathorn faces disqualification bid by Election Commission
There's more trouble brewing for Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, as the Election Commission seeks to disqualify him for allgedly holding shares in a media company after while running for office.
Thai-Cambodia train links set to relaunch
After 45 years, rail links between Thailand and Cambodia are set to be relaunched again as leaders of both countries oversaw an opening ceremony on Monday. Here I explain what it means for bilateral ties.
Bangkok mall expected to re-open soon after fire kills 2, injures 16
CentralWorld is expected to re-open very soon after a fire on Wednesday evening has forced a shutdown and evactuation. 2 people were killed and 16 injured, as the exact cause of the fire has not been found yet.
CNA+: Talking covering Thai elections, post-election chaos and Northern haze
This is first ever segment of CNA+ on #AsiaFirst, where Julie Yoo and Adam Bakhtir check in with our correspondents around the region to talk about the current buzz and the stories behind the news. Today, I talked about the ongoing post-election mess, a look behind covering the elections and also a bit about the haze up north.
Thank you to my team for their help and also special thanks to Chu Chocolate Bar & Cafe for letting us use their Sathorn branch.
Palang Pracharat Party holds off announcing coalition
After the announcement of an pro-democracy coaltion consisting of Pheu Thai, Future Forward and five other parties, the pro-military Palang Prachrat Party is holding off from making a similar announcement. I'll tell why.
Pheu Thai, Future Forward and 5 other parties announce coalition
7 political parties, including Pheu Thai, Future Forward and Seriruamthai, are joining in a "pro-democracy" coalition together, claiming that they have at least 255 seats in parliament.
No clear winner after election night as Pheu Thai lays claim to form coalition
More than 24 hours after the polls have closed in Thailand's election, there's still no clear picture emerging with the Election Comission facing criticsm over its poor handling. Meanwhile, both Pheu Thai and Future Forward have gone ahead to comment on the prelimary results.
Uncertainty reigns the morning after Thailand's election
There's still uncertainty on the morning after the elections with ballot counting stopping abruptly at 93% (it was supposed to end at 95% on Sunday night) and no clear winner either.
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.