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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

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 29, 2025
December 29, 2025 Political News The Election Commission (EC) has released a summary of the candidate registration for the upcoming general election. Over the past two days, a total of 3,199 candidates have registered to run in 400 constituency seats. As for the party-list system, 52 political parties have submitted their candidate lists, with 1,502 names in total. Additionally, 34 parties have nominated candidates for prime minister, with a combined total of 73 nominees for PM candidate.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 26, 2025
December 26, 2025 Political News Political alliances in the making as parties say who they will join with and who they will avoid. Ruling Bhumjai Thai party’s leader and caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that he would not join the People’s Party in forming the next government after the upcoming general election, due to the latter’s stance on amending the lèse-majesté law, or Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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'
Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 25, 2025
December 25, 2025 Political News People’s Party, the party that is expected to get the maximum number of seats in the General Elections 2026 (#election2026), has come out to say that it would not support a government led by caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. This move comes as the People’s Party, claims that it has been betrayed twice since the 2023 election, with Bhumjai Thai party being the latest one to betray it after (what it claims) the Pheu Thai did it in 2023.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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.

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Cambodia Expresses Willingness to Negotiate Ceasefire as Thailand-Cambodia GBC Talks Begin
On December 24, Cambodia formally expressed its willingness to negotiate a ceasefire with Thailand, sending a letter from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Tea Seiha to Gen Natraphon Narkphanit, Thailand’s Minister of Defence and Thai Co-Chairman of the Thailand-Cambodia General Border Committee (GBC). The letter, dated December 22, 2025, followed the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on December 22 and expressed Cambodia’s wish to enter ceasefire negotiations.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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
Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 24, 2025
December 24, 2025 Political News Today The Bhumjai Thai Party will unveil its prime ministerial candidates, with senior figures confirming the party has finalized 3 names ahead of the 2026 general election campaign. Meanwhile earlier reports indicated that the party had approved the nominations of party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, Suphajee Suthumpun and Sihasak Phuangketkeow. The formal announcement will take place at 10:00 hrs at the Aksra Theatre, King Power Hotel, where the party will present its election platform and introduce its full list of constituency and party-list candidates.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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.

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 23, 2025
December 23, 2025 Political News Elections and Referendum on Constitution likely to be held on same day On December 22, the Royal Gazette website published the Election Commission's (EC) regulations concerning referendums, which set the referendum date on the same day as the general election for members of the House of Representatives. ( ) The details means that on the general election day, each voter would get 3 ballot papers (2 for elections with 1 being for constituency MP and other for Party-list MP, and other being for the referendum).
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December 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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.

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Thailand steps up drone security with emergency measures, probes Suvarnabhumi incident
Thailand has imposed urgent nationwide measures to counter unauthorised drone activity after reports of drones entering controlled airspace, including areas around Suvarnabhumi Airport, with authorities warning that violations could carry penalties as severe as the death penalty or life imprisonment. The National Security Council (NSC) on December 22 approved emergency steps to curb drone flights over seven border provinces, major airports and other sensitive sites, while also outlining long-term plans to establish a national counter-drone command structure.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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
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
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December 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025 Political News A special Cabinet meeting chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul approved holding the constitutional referendum on the same day as the general election on February 8, 2026 to reduce budgetary costs and make it more convenient for citizens to exercise their rights in a single event. The Cabinet also approved the proposed referendum question:
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December 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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
Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 18, 2025
December 18, 2025 Political News Election Commission has reportedly gone above and beyond the law by coming out with new rules for the upcoming elections whereby the EC wants it to approve any major policy that would use state funds to finance the populist policy. The Royal Gazette announcement yesterday (December 17, 2025), showed the criteria and methods for verifying political parties' policies requiring expenditure on advertising, or populist policies.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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.

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DSI Forwards First Batch of 8 Suspects in Senate Money-Laundering Case to Special Prosecutor
On December 17, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) concluded its inquiry into the high-profile Senate money-laundering case, formally known as the 24/2568 special case concerning conspiracy to launder money in violation of Section 209 of the Criminal Code and related laws. The investigation, which began on March 6, 2025, has lasted over eight months following approval by the DSI Board of Special Case.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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.

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Thai Industrial Confidence Rises in November on Consumption Stimulus and Tourism Boost
Thailand’s industrial confidence improved in November 2025, driven by stronger domestic consumption, a tourism rebound and year-end production, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Thursday. FTI chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul said the Industrial Confidence Index rose to 89.1 in November from 87.3 in October, supported by government consumption stimulus measures, including the Half-Half Plus scheme, Travel and Earn Back, and welfare card top-ups.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy rate by 0.25 percentage point to 1.25% and projected GDP growth of 2.2% in 2025, easing to 1.5% in 2026 before rebounding to 2.3% in 2027, citing a weakening economic outlook and subdued inflation.

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Thailand MPC Cuts Policy Rate to 1.25%, Sees GDP Growth Slowing in 2026
Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously on December 17 to cut the policy interest rate by 0.25 percentage point to 1.25%, effective immediately, while projecting economic growth of 2.2% in 2025, slowing to 1.5% in 2026 before picking up to 2.3% in 2027. MPC Secretary Sakkapop Panyanukul said the economy in 2026 and 2027 is expected to moderate from the first half of 2025, with private consumption forecast to slow in line with income.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Bangkok is holding a seminar on curtailing ‘scam centers’ across the region with police officers from most countries attending

Thailand continues to bomb scam centers at the border in Cambodia as the 10-day war intensifies

Politics heats up as all parties now in game for Feb 8 polls

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 17, 2025
December 17, 2025 Political News Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government puts 1 question on referendum at the planned General Elections on February 8, 2026. The caretaker Cabinet has approved the 1st of 3 referendum questions on constitutional amendments and forwarded them to the Election Commission (EC) for consideration, acting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. The 1st question will ask voters whether they approve of drafting a new constitution.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
The VIP corruption scandal at Bangkok Remand Prison, involving special privileges for wealthy inmates, illicit sexual activity, and financial misconduct, remains under active investigation by the DSI and NACC.

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VIP Prison Scandal at Bangkok Remand Prison Remains Under Investigation, DSI and NACC Review Evidence
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) are continuing to probe a high-profile corruption and VIP scandal at Bangkok Remand Prison, which involves state officials, a prominent lawyer, and hundreds of inmates, primarily of Chinese nationality. The case centers on allegations that prison officials facilitated special privileges for so-called “Grey Chinese” inmates, including unauthorized Sunday visits, access to restricted areas, exemptions from headcounts, and provision of luxury items such as high-end food, appliances, and personal attendants hired from other inmates.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Sponsored Content - A growing health crisis among Thai men—long hidden by cultural expectations of stoicism—is beginning to gain attention as a new generation embraces self-care, open dialogue, and preventive health.

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The Silent Crisis: Thai Men’s Health Gains Attention as a New Generation Embraces Self-Care
For decades, men’s health in Thailand has remained largely in the shadows. Conditions such as hormone imbalances, erectile dysfunction, chronic fatigue, stress, and body-image concerns are widespread but rarely discussed publicly. While the country has made significant strides in areas such as women’s health, maternal care, and mental health advocacy, men continue to face cultural expectations to appear strong, self-reliant, and unaffected—a burden experts increasingly describe as a “silent health crisis.”
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December 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Thailand says no official ban on ships in Gulf of Thailand but the idea is being pondered

Meanwhile a Thai flag ship was carrying something into Cambodia (possibly fuel)

Conflict continues with more deaths and high-tech hardware from China being seized from fleeing Cambodians

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025 Thailand – Cambodia Conflict Reports of closure of Gulf of Thailand is not a done deal, so says spokesman of Royal Thai Navy. Capt. Nara Khunthodhom, Assistant Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, clarified reports circulating on social media regarding an alleged closure of Thai waters and suspension of oil exports, stating that no official announcement has been made by any relevant agency.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Thailand’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday accused Cambodia of escalating border hostilities—citing rocket attacks on civilian areas, newly laid landmines, and the continued blocking of Thai civilians’ return—while rejecting claims that recent incidents were accidental.

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Thailand Says Cambodia Fired Rockets Into Civilian Areas, Rejects “Accidental” Claims on Border Incidents
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Saturday issued a detailed statement rejecting claims that recent border incidents with Cambodia were accidental, saying newly laid landmines and rocket attacks on civilian areas show a clear pattern of hostile action. Speaking at a press briefing at 3:00 p.m., the Foreign Minister said Thailand appreciated U.S. President Donald Trump’s concern and desire for peace following his call with the Thai Prime Minister on Friday, but stressed that peace “cannot be achieved by one side alone” and requires genuine commitment from Cambodia.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border remain high amid conflicting ceasefire claims, ongoing shelling, and international mediation efforts led by Malaysia and supported by the United States.

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Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict: Conflicting Ceasefire Claims Amid Heavy Shelling and International Mediation
Tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border have escalated in recent days, with conflicting statements over a ceasefire and ongoing military operations leaving the situation precarious. Both sides accuse the other of aggression, while international leaders, including Malaysia and the United States, have sought to mediate. U.S. President Trump Announces Ceasefire On the evening of December 12, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via a social media post that Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet had agreed to a ceasefire, effective immediately.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
HM the King has endorsed the dissolution of the parliamentary session thus an election is expected within 45-60 days (no later than February 8, 2026)

The dissolution comes after Bhumjai Thai party backstabbed People’s party on the key issue of amendment of the 2016 constitution.

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025 Political News The dispute between Bhumjai Thai party and People’s Party has prompted the dissolution of the current parliamentary session. Elections have to take place no later than February 8, 2026 (58th day after the dissolution took place) HM the King signed off the request by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, earlier today thus ending the results of the May 14, 2025, election.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM