200 billion Baht set to be circulating in Election economy. The vote buying spree could help spur economic growth as money supply is likely to help show a blip in Q2 2026 10 ‘Grey’ politicians (involved with scamming and online gambling) could be from the same political party Read Details Below

Thailand will step up its crackdown on nominee businesses and corporate mule accounts in 2026, targeting more than 21,000 suspected cases of foreign-linked land and real estate ownership and 4,500 high-risk entities nationwide. #Thailand #นอมินี #บัญชีม้า

Claims of unusually high vote-buying payments have prompted varying assessments from political figures #Thailand #กกต #เลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง69 #เลือกตั้ง2569

Thai Enquirer News Summary – January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026 Political News Thailand acknowledges it has received letter to join ‘Board of Peace’ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has come out to acknowledge that it has received an invitation from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join a U.S.-led…

The Board of Investment has approved over 65 billion baht in investment for four PCB manufacturing projects by a Zhen Ding Technology–Sahapat joint venture, covering a Prachinburi-based facility, 5,600 jobs, and production for export to global electronics markets. #Thailand #Taiwan

The People’s Party accused an organised network of conducting a coordinated online smear campaign against it and said it would pursue legal action under election and computer crime laws. #Thailand #พรรคประชาชน #เลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง69 #เลือกตั้ง2569

Thai Enquirer News Summary – January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026 Political News 7,500 Baht/Vote is the price of each electorate in Bangkok The Zero Corruption Working Group, in collaboration with various sectors, released survey results highlighting the corruption crisis in the 2026 general…

The government moved to terminate two major Italian-Thai Development contracts on public safety grounds following a series of deadly crane collapse incidents. #Thailand #เครนถล่ม #เครนถล่มพระราม2 #เครนถล่มทับรถไฟ #อิตาเลียนไทย #ITD

New research has found that teachers in Thailand’s small schools are working far beyond official standards, with excessive workloads undermining teaching quality and teachers’ wellbeing. #Thailand #Teachers #วันครู #วันครูแห่งชาติ

Caretaker PM cancel 2 of the 15 contracts given to ITD, prompting shares of ITD to fall 20%. Other 13 contracts are ‘temporarily’ suspended People’s Party MP candidates question the qualifications of many of its MP candidates after arrests Air Quality in Bangkok worsens Read Details Below

Italian-Thai Development has been linked to another fatal crane collapse on Rama II Road, triggering a nationwide safety review ordered by the transport minister. #Thailand #พระราม2 #ถนนพระราม2 #อิตาเลียนไทย #ITD #เครนถล่มพระราม2

People’s party, the favorite to win the February 8, 2026, General Elections, has seen another ex-MP and MP candidate arrested for ‘online gambling’. Death toll from yesterday’s crane crashing over a passenger train has risen to 32 and the head of SRT could possibly roll Read Details Below

The Royal Thai Army is pursuing criminal and disciplinary action against eight military personnel after a conscript died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault at a unit in Nakhon Ratchasima. #Thailand #Military #ThaiMilitary #ยกเลิกเกณฑ์ทหาร

A crane collapse at a high-speed rail construction site killed at least 12 people after it struck and derailed a Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani passenger train, authorities said. #Thailand #Trains #รถไฟ #เครนหล่นทับรถไฟ

Next govt. would led by either Bhumjai Thai or People’s Party, so says the de-facto leader of People’s party – Thanathorn. He made it clear that he would compete to form next govt Caretaker Cabinet approves the Ministry of Defense’s spending into ‘secret’ spending (smells fishy) Read Details Below

Education has emerged as a central issue in Thailand’s 2026 general election, with political parties offering more detailed policies and signalling a shift away from quota-based leadership at the Education Ministry, an academic says. #Thailand #Education #เลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง69 #เลือกตั้ง2569

Recent global upheavals signal that the post–Cold War international order is unraveling, forcing countries like Thailand to confront a far more volatile, power-driven world. #Thailand #NewWorldOrder

Cambodia’s endorsement of People’s & Pheu Thai party and against Bhumjai Thai is seen as being a way to help Anutin continue as the Prime Minister after Feb 8 election Punters (locally & globally) are all in for People’s party to be the lead party in the next GE with Polymarket Read Details Below

#Thailand’s THEOS-2A satellite launch failed today after #India’s PSLV-DL rocket experienced a third-stage malfunction, preventing the satellite from reaching its intended orbit and marking a significant setback for the country’s space program.

In an extraordinary show of voter power, residents of Ta Chamwong subdistrict in Songkhla rejected every candidate on the ballot, choosing “no vote” by a landslide after a campaign marred by violence. #Thailand #Elections #เลือกตั้ง

With 27 days to elections, political parties are trying to try to gain traction and if polls are any indication, then People’s party is in the lead followed by Bhumjai Thai party A spate of bombings of gas stations in south of Thailand seems to be being pinned to biz conflict Read Details Below

The People’s Party is facing growing questions over whether its recent political compromises are eroding the principles that once defined it as a progressive alternative in Thai politics. #Thailand #พรรคประชาชน #เลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง69 #เลือกตั้ง2569

Pheu Thai party raises the bar with new policies of offering base income to people making money below the poverty line and offers a 70:30 for the ‘Half-Half’ (50:50) policy of Anutin govt. 10 politicians and former MPs could face imminent arrest says Justice Minister Rutthaphon Read Details Below

DSI will summon acting ministers Thammanat Prompao and Narumon Pinyosinwat over the Worldcoin iris-scan project, which collected data from 1.2 million Thais and involves foreign fund links. #Thailand #Scams #OnlineScams #ScamCenters #IrisScanning

The Thai Bond Market Association has warned that Thailand’s weak 2026 economic outlook, with GDP growth projected at just 1.5%, could heighten risks of corporate bond defaults and repayment delays amid ongoing global and domestic uncertainties. #Thailand #Bonds #ThaiBonds #ThaiEconomy #เศรษฐกิจ

Thailand’s tourism dips by 7.2% in 2025 as total # stands at 32,974,321. Foreign tourists generated revenue of 1.53 trillion Baht, a 4.71% dip from 2024. Politics heats up as reports (‘misquoted’) emerge that People’s party de-facto leader comes to say no to both BJT and PTP Read Detail Below

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has raised concern over the Thai baht’s sharp appreciation, warning that it threatens exporters, while maintaining its 2026 GDP growth forecast at 1.6–2.0% despite multiple structural and external challenges. #ThaiEconomy

The People’s Party is facing internal and public scrutiny over its cabinet nominations, as prospective foreign minister Pisan Manawapat addresses questions about his role during Thailand’s 2014 military coup and former MP Kalyapat Rachitroj resigns in protest of the party’s shift toward outsiders.

People’s Party candidate for Minister of Foreign Affairs causes upheaval as questions arise on his connection to 2014 coup leader and his misconduct at the MoFA. National Anti-Corruption Commission’s key man found to have taken bribe of 3,739 grams of GOLD This and more on TomorrowLand read below

Thailand’s anti-corruption authorities have removed key commissioners from oversight as a high-profile bribery case involving former police deputy chief Surachate ‘Big Joke’ Hakparn and gold bars worth over 16 million baht continues to unfold. #Thailand #บิ๊กโจ๊ก #BigJoke

The Election Commission has rejected calls to extend out-of-precinct referendum registration, despite a significant gap between advance voters and referendum registrants and warnings from political and legal experts. #Thailand #กกต #เลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง69 #เลือกตั้ง2569

The Second Army Area is investigating an explosion near Hill 469 in Ubon Ratchathani that injured one Thai soldier. #Thailand #Cambodia #ไทยกัมพูชา #ชายแดนไทยกัมพูชา

A coincidental meeting or an indication of what is to come? Caretaker PM Anutin bumps into 2014 coup leader Prayut at a temple as rumors spread ahead of the meeting that the 33rd PM candidate has already been handpicked by elites. Campaigning heats up with emotions running high Read Details Below

Thailand’s industrial and export sectors are facing a ‘perfect storm’ in 2026, as global economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, and domestic structural challenges converge to pressure growth, competitiveness, and trade stability. #Thailand #ThaiEconomy #เศรษฐกิจ

Opinion: What is the military for? In Thailand, this question is being asked again—not as a genuine inquiry, but as a tool to rally nationalism and distract from the urgent need for reform. #Thailand #ทหารมีไว้ทำไม #เลือกตั้ง #เลือกตั้ง69 #เลือกตั้ง2569

Politics heats up as parties go all out campaigning as elections are 34 days away. Election Commission comes under immense criticism for having limited time for 'early voting' that is slated for Feb 1, 2026. Read Details in Link below

'Orange is the new black' says Bhumjai Thai party after a candidate for the Bangplat constituency in Bangkok was arrested for drug money laundering to the tune of 20 billion Baht. New candidate registered this morning. Election campaign starts to intensify despite the holiday season starting today.

People’s Party comes under scrutiny right before the polls as one of its MP candidates – Bunrit Rearungroj, is MiA after police searched various areas in Bangkok this morning and found him linked money laundering for drugs. Meanwhile, political parties start their campaigning Read Details Below

Pre poll alliances are in the making as Bhumjai Thai party came out to say that it would not join with any party that supports Article 112 2014 coup leader Prayut’s dream team seems to have finally imploded with infamous watch man finally throwing in his towel thus killing PPRP Read Details Below

Peace is on the horizon as 2nd GBC meeting is set to take place today. Cambodia offered to negotiate peace after 2nd round of war enters 18th day Thais are celebrating Christmas (90%+ population is Buddhist). India comes out to say the demolition of Hindu deity by Thai army was ‘disrespectful'

Cambodia has formally expressed its willingness to negotiate a ceasefire with Thailand, opening secretary-level talks under the General Border Committee, with a possible joint agreement between the defence ministers expected on December 27. #Thailand #Cambodia #ไทยกัมพูชา #ชายแดนไทยกัมพูชา

People’s Party stands out to openly support amnesty for those implicated in the Section 112 cases at the 1st debate ahead of #election2026 Bank of Thailand say that Thai Baht rose by 9.4% YTD, and in December alone by 4.2%. Says gold buying is key reason with daily trade of 65 bln vs 45 bln on SET

Today is the 1st major debate among the PM candidates of all but 2 political parties – Bhumjai Thai party’s Anutin and Kla Tham’s Thammanat. War with #Cambodia continues and #Asean foreign minister’s meeting yielded a meeting of General Border Committee (GBC) on Dec 24. Read Details below

Thailand and Cambodia are preparing to hold General Border Committee talks on Dec 24, as ASEAN presses both sides to agree on a ceasefire and de-escalate escalating border tensions. #ASEAN #Thailand #Cambodia #ไทยกัมพูชา #ชายแดนไทยกัมพูชา

Thailand has tightened nationwide drone controls and launched a high-level security investigation after reports of unauthorised drones near Suvarnabhumi Airport raised fears of threats to aviation and national security. #Thailand #Cambodia #ไทยกัมพูชา #ชายแดนไทยกัมพูชา #Bangkok #Airports #Drones

Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 22, 2025 Hun Many, son of Hun Sen, comes out to hold a 'March for Peace' rally in Phnom Penh on Dec 21, 2025

Thanathorn, the de-facto leader of People’s Party, came out to say that those using the war with Cambodia to gain popularity should stop doing that. Her Majesty the Queen and her team won gold medal in the sailing event at the 33rd SEA Games with HM the King bestowing the gold medal Read Details

Thailand hosts gathering against online scam with 58 countries attending except Cambodia A ‘Bangkok Declaration’ would be signed that would be the framework for next 5-years on online scam Thailand continues capture lost ground in Cambodia as US President Donald Trump is preoccupied with Venezuela

The Department of Special Investigation has forwarded the first eight suspects in a high-profile Senate money-laundering and vote-rigging case to the Special Prosecutor, highlighting a broader network of corruption affecting the 2024 Senate elections. #Thailand #ฮั้วสว #คดีฮั้วสว

Thailand’s Industrial Confidence Index rose to 89.1 in November 2025 from 87.3 in October, supported by consumption stimulus measures, a tourism rebound and stronger year-end production, the Federation of Thai Industries said. #Thailand #ThaiEconomy #เศรษฐกิจ #เศรษฐกิจไทย