Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison on parole, and that is more than a legal update. It puts one of Thailand’s most familiar political figures back into the center of public life. For Thai politics, the timing matters. Thaksin released from prison is the kind of headline that changes the mood in Bangkok fast, […]

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Thailand is moving toward a new political setup, and the timing now looks close. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says a new government could be in place next week, with a cabinet list expected to go forward for royal endorsement and a policy…

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A February 28, 2026 message posted by the People's Party on Facebook raised a broader concern about Election Commission lawsuits Thailand , after the party reacted to reports that the Election Commission (EC) filed complaints with police over…

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DAKHA - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) , led by Tarique Rahman , has won a sweeping victory in the 2026 national election. The party secured about a two-thirds majority in the Jatiya Sangsad , marking one of the biggest political shifts the…

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BANGKOK - On February 8, 2026, Thailand held a rare two-part vote on the same day. Voters chose a new 500-seat House of Representatives in a snap general election and weighed in on a national referendum about writing a new constitution to replace…

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