People’s Party list-MP Parit Wacharasindhu has released what he described as video evidence related to the investigation into alleged collusion in last year’s Senate election. He urged the Election Commission (EC) to clarify its actions and allow the courts to determine the outcome of the case.

Former Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt remains the overwhelming favourite to win another term, but the closing weeks of the campaign have become increasingly dominated by questions over transparency and accountability.

A surprising but welcome decision was made by the Court of Appeal this past week, which overturned part of a lower court ruling and ordered the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) to pay over 200,000 baht in compensation to human rights activists smeared online by a so-called information operation (IO).

Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul has pledged regulatory and economic reforms to secure Thailand’s position as a long-term investment destination.

A dark cloud has descended on Thailand following the loss of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 47.

Boonthida Somchai, deputy minister of the Digital Economy and Society Ministry, has instructed the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee to work closely with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to investigate claims that more than 36 million records containing Thai citizens’ personal data are being offered for sale online.