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Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 10, 2026

February 10, 2026 Economic News Capital Markets in Thailand welcomed the political stability with heavy buying from foreign investors and with heavy trading value on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) reaching 103 billion Baht. SET Index crossed the…
Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026 Economic News Capital Markets in Thailand welcomed the political stability with heavy buying from foreign investors and with heavy trading value on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) reaching 103 billion Baht. SET Index crossed the 1,400 points and foreign investors were net buyers of 16.54 billion Baht, one of the highest net buying by foreign investors in a single day in many years.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Thailand’s anti-graft agency has sent 44 former reformist lawmakers to the Supreme Court over their push to amend the country’s strict lèse-majesté law, exposing prominent opposition figures to possible lifetime political bans.

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Thailand Anti-Corruption Body Refers 44 Former Progressive MPs to Court Over Lèse-Majesté Law Bid, Lifetime Political Bans Possible
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously ruled that 44 former Move Forward Party (MFP) MPs committed a serious violation of ethical standards over their joint proposal to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, and has referred the case to the Supreme Court, where lifetime political bans are among the possible penalties. NACC Secretary-General and spokesperson Surapong Intharathaworn said the commission found sufficient grounds to proceed against all 44 former lawmakers, led by former party leader Pita Limjaroenrat, for proposing draft legislation that it said conflicted with the Constitution and violated ethical standards under Section 219 of the Constitution and Section 28(1) of the 2018 Organic Act on Anti-Corruption.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Thailand’s business and export sectors are pressing the incoming government to urgently address economic weaknesses, ease cost-of-living pressures and ensure policy continuity amid slowing growth and rising uncertainty.

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Private Sector, Exporters Urge New Government to Prioritise Economy, Livelihoods and Policy Continuity
Warning that Thailand risks economic growth of below 2% in 2026 amid weak domestic purchasing power, high debt and mounting global uncertainty, business groups and exporters are urging the incoming government to urgently prioritise economic recovery, cost-of-living relief and policy continuity, while delivering clear, data-driven and consistent policies. The private sector said the new administration does not need to be “perfect,” but must listen to the real economy, move quickly to restore confidence, and address structural weaknesses undermining competitiveness and investment.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
No bigger surprise than the absolute win of the ‘conservative’ side. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between People’s Party and Bhumjai Thai party led to the resurrection of the conservative side that had basically fallen on their face in 2023 General Elections.

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026 Political News Election Surprise Bhumjai Thai party, led by caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, has seen a surprise victory and as of this morning with nearly 93% of the votes counted, Bhumjai Thai party was set to get 194 seats in the newly elected parliament. Another surprise was the rise of Kla Tham party which has managed to get up to 57 MPs with 55 of them being constituency MP.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Thailand’s 2026 general election and a parallel constitutional referendum produced clear outcomes, with Bhumjaithai emerging as the largest party and voters backing a rewrite of the 2017 constitution.

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Bhumjaithai Wins 2026 Election, Anutin Set To Become Thailand’s 33rd Prime Minister As Voters Back Charter Rewrite
The Bhumjaithai Party has won Thailand’s 2026 general election, clearing the way for party leader Anutin Charnvirakul to become the country’s 33rd prime minister, as voters also delivered a strong mandate to rewrite the 2017 junta-drafted constitution in a nationwide referendum. With around 89% of ballots counted, unofficial results showed Bhumjaithai securing approximately 200 of the 500 seats in total, making it the largest party in the House of Representatives but still short of the 251 seats required to form a government on its own.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut speaks to the media after early unofficial results showed Bhumjaithai in the lead, with his party acknowledging it was unlikely to win the election.

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Bhumjaithai Poised to Form Government as People’s Party Admits Loss
The People’s Party on Sunday conceded it was heading for defeat, as early unofficial results showed Bhumjaithai taking a commanding lead in the general election. After 31% of ballots had been counted, unofficial results posted on the Election Commission’s website at 8:49 p.m. showed Bhumjaithai leading the constituency races with 178 seats, followed by the People’s Party with 70 and Pheu Thai with 67.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The vote on whether to rewrite the 2017 Constitution is not a technical legal exercise, but a decisive test of whether Thailand will move toward genuine democratic rule or remain bound by the legacy of military intervention.

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Opinion: Why You Should Vote Yes to Rewrite the 2017 Junta-Drafted Constitution
If the phrase “junta-drafted constitution” is not reason enough for you to vote “yes” to rewriting the 2017 Constitution when you enter the polling station tomorrow, here are several others. A constitution is the supreme law of the country. If that law is distorted, nothing built upon it can be fair. Thailand’s current constitution is exactly that—distorted. The 2017 charter is a direct legacy of the 2014 military coup.
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February 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
As Thailand heads into an election framed by competing reform agendas, international rights groups and domestic scholars warn that the country’s human rights crisis is rooted less in missing laws than in how power is structured and exercised.

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Rights Groups Warn of Structural Failures as Thai Parties Converge on Human Rights Rhetoric
International human rights organizations have warned that Thailand’s human rights framework continues to suffer from a widening gap between constitutional guarantees and lived reality. In its latest assessment, Human Rights Watch (HRW) cautioned that Thailand’s human rights challenges are no longer isolated incidents but systemic features of governance. HRW describes a persistent disconnect between rights enshrined in law and their real-world application, driven by expansive security legislation, weak accountability mechanisms, and selective enforcement.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Thailand’s human rights situation deteriorated further in 2025 as political instability and continued repression undermined efforts to strengthen democratic governance, Human Rights Watch said.

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HRW Says Thailand’s Human Rights Situation Deteriorated Amid Political Instability in 2025
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Thailand’s human rights situation continued to decline in 2025 amid political instability, entrenched repression, and a lack of accountability. In its World Report 2026, released this week, HRW said efforts to strengthen democratic governance after years of military rule were disrupted by renewed political turmoil and weak political will to address past and ongoing violations.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Former transport minister and prime ministerial candidate Suriya Jungrungreangkit has come under scrutiny over his ownership of a luxury private jet, prompting public explanations, political criticism, and a formal complaint to the anti-graft agency.

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Pheu Thai PM Candidate Defends Gulfstream Jet Purchase, Says Declared 30m Baht Stake, Denies Election Misuse
Former Transport Minister and Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Suriya Jungrungreangkit defended his purchase of a Gulfstream G550 private jet, insisting the transaction was lawful and rejecting allegations that the aircraft was used for election-related activities. Suriya said he bought the aircraft from Benjamin Mauerberger, also known as Ben Smith, after learning the jet was being offered for sale, leading to a deal in early August 2024.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 6, 2026

February 6, 2026 Political News Today is the final rally for most political parties, with each holding their main rallies at various venues around Bangkok. People’s Party The party will hold its rally at Thai Japanese Youth Center in Din Daeng under…
Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026 Political News Today is the final rally for most political parties, with each holding their main rallies at various venues around Bangkok. People’s Party The party will hold its rally at Thai Japanese Youth Center in Din Daeng under the concept “The People Change the Country,” led by party leader Natthapong Ruengpanyawut and the party’s key figures. Meanwhile The ‘orange parade caravan’ of the People's Party, led by Thanathorn, will arrive to showcase their vehicles.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:08 AM
The Pheu Thai Party has escalated a growing political controversy by formally asking the Election Commission to investigate a leaked audio recording it says unlawfully interfered with campaigning and misled voters ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

#Thailand #พรรคเพื่อไทย #ประกาศศักดา
Pheu Thai Files EC Complaint Over Leaked Audio Clip, Citing Election Law Violations
The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission (EC), seeking an investigation into a leaked audio recording that it says violated election law and damaged its campaign in Kanchanaburi province ahead of the Feb. 8 general election. Norrawit Larlaeng, a Pheu Thai party-list MP candidate, submitted the petition to the EC on Feb. 5 following a press conference at party headquarters earlier that morning, where senior party figures and individuals involved in the recording publicly addressed the controversy.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
#Thailand’s headline #inflation turned negative at the start of 2026, with prices falling in January as lower energy costs and government relief measures outweighed higher food prices, prompting the Commerce Ministry to reaffirm a subdued inflation outlook for the year.

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Thailand’s January Inflation Falls 0.66%, Commerce Ministry Keeps 2026 Outlook at 0–1%
Thailand’s headline inflation fell 0.66% year-on-year in January 2026, while the Commerce Ministry maintained its full-year 2026 inflation forecast at 0.0–1.0%, with a midpoint of 0.5%, citing lower energy prices and ongoing cost-of-living measures. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 99.91 in January 2026, down from 100.57 in January 2025, according to Nattiya Sujinda, deputy director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Politics at its peak as country is set to head to General Election in less than 72 hours from now.

Allegations and details of each party are set to be released that could make or break many political parties.

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026 Political News Today Pheu Thai party is set to hold a press conference that would have more details of the so called ‘fake’ voice clip in which caretaker Deputy Interior Minister and Bhumjai Thai party’s Kanchanaburi MP candidate Sakda Wichiensilp, is heard talking about a possible coup if People’s Party takes the lead in forming the government and that ‘Naai Jaai’ does not like Pheu Thai party.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Thai Enquirer News Summary - February 4, 2026

Thailand manages to dethrone ‘Philippines’ as the ‘Sick Man of Asia’. Financial Times calls Thailand the ‘Sick Man of Asia’ a title that was for decades associated with the Philippines.

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Thai Enquirer News Summary – February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 Economic News Thailand grabs the title of ‘Sick Man of Asia’ from the Philippines Financial Times, one of the leading media houses read by investors and fund managers across the globe has officially names Thailand as ‘Sick Man of Asia’. The media house said that this was the result of a severe slowdown in consumption, production, and tourism, directly impacting people's livelihoods and the country's stability.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM
A leaked audio clip circulating online has triggered complaints to the Election Commission and police ahead of the Feb 8 election. The unverified recording refers to claims of an invisible hand or entrenched power networks influencing government formation.

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Leaked Audio Clip Fuels EC Petition and Police Complaint Ahead of Feb 8 Election
A lawyer on Tuesday submitted documentary evidence to the Election Commission (EC), requesting an investigation into a leaked recording that has sparked political controversy after allegedly capturing behind-the-scenes discussions about government formation ahead of the Feb 8 general election. Phattarapong Supakson, also known as “Lawyer Aun Buriram,” said he filed the submission after releasing the clip on social media on the evening of Jan 31, where it quickly drew widespread public criticism.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thailand led an international inspection of alleged scam centres along its border with Cambodia, bringing foreign military attachés and US investigators to an area authorities say has become a hub for transnational cybercrime.

#Thailand #Cambodia #Scams #OnlineScams #ScamCenters #แก๊งสแกมเมอร์
Foreign Military Attachés, FBI Inspect Alleged Scammer Bases Near Thai–Cambodian Border
Thailand’s Army intelligence chief led foreign military attachés from 20 countries and officers from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on an inspection of military units and alleged scam hubs near the Thai–Cambodian border on Feb 2, as authorities highlighted the scale of organised transnational cybercrime operating in the region. Lt Gen Teeranan Nandhakwang, Director-General of the Royal Thai Army’s Directorate of Intelligence, said the visit took place at the Chong Chom border crossing in Surin province, opposite O'Smach in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:06 PM
A Supreme Court ruling disqualifying a Pheu Thai candidate over a 37-baht shareholding has reignited debate over whether strict election rules should outweigh intent and practical impact.

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37-Baht Media Shareholding Reignites Debate Over Rules and Intent After Court Ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify a Pheu Thai Party candidate over a 37-baht shareholding has reignited debate over whether strict legal compliance should outweigh intent, after the court ruled that even a single share in a media company violates election law regardless of its value or capacity to influence. Among the cases considered, the court ordered the removal of Chayanan Jindajia, a Pheu Thai candidate in Ratchaburi Constituency 3, after finding she held 220 shares in RS Plc, a media-related company, at the time of candidate registration.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Thai authorities have cancelled a government MOU and opened a special investigation into a Worldcoin-linked iris-scanning scheme over concerns about data privacy, legal irregularities and national security.

#Thailand #Singapore #IrisScanning
Thailand Cancels MOU, Probes Worldcoin Iris-Scan Scheme Amid Data, Legal and Money-Laundering Concerns
Thai authorities have cancelled a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based Prime Opportunity Fund VCC and launched a special investigation into a nationwide iris-scanning scheme linked to the Worldcoin cryptocurrency project, citing legal irregularities, misuse of sensitive personal data and potential threats to national security. At a joint press briefing on January 30, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said more than 1.2 million people may have had their iris data collected after being induced to participate in exchange for Worldcoin (WLD) tokens, without fully understanding that they were consenting to the collection of highly sensitive biometric information.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM
A nationwide network of student organisations has stepped up its campaign for a “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum, arguing that only a new constitution can address Thailand’s entrenched political and social problems.

#Thailand #ประชามติ #แก้รัฐธรรมนูญ #8กุมภากาเห็นชอบ
Student Network Urges “Yes” Vote in Referendum to Pave Way for New Constitution
A network of students from 19 organisations has called on the public to vote “yes” in the upcoming referendum, arguing that approving the process to draft a new constitution is the key to resolving Thailand’s long-standing political, economic and social problems. The call was made during the fourth week of the “Yes We Run” campaign, held with just 11 days remaining before the election and referendum.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:46 AM