Thailand seize early initiative
Thailand made a commanding start to the 13th Asean Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, following Tuesday night's glittering opening ceremony with a dominant display across multiple disciplines on Wednesday.

NACC backs land claim against ex-MP
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled there are grounds for claims of serious ethical misconduct against Thanaphat Kittiwongsa, a former MP for Chanthaburi from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Thais in Iran are all safe, envoy says
The Iranian ambassador to Thailand says Thai citizens in Iran remain safe and protected despite ongoing unrest in the country.

Reform network chief seeks to axe referendum
Wirangrong Dabbaransi, chair of the University Network for National Reform, has petitioned the Administrative Court to annul the government's decision to hold a national referendum on Feb 8, arguing that the process used to set the date is unlawful, unconstitutional and violates citizens' rights and freedoms.

PP wants more than 20m votes
Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a campaign assistant for the People's Party (PP), has urged voters to deliver more than 20 million votes to the party, saying a decisive mandate was needed to form a government and rewrite the constitution.

BJT savages co-payment plan
Pheu Thai's launch of its new co-payment policy, branded "More Than Plus 70:30", has drawn sharp criticism from its chief rival, the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party, which has questioned the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposal.

Rak Chart 'a litmus test' for govt
The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8, 2026, general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings, or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.

Top Democrat battles 'smear' campaign
Chaichana Detdacho, deputy leader of the Democrat Party overseeing the South, has filed a complaint with police against several social media pages for spreading what he called false claims linking him to a drug suspect who was arrested on Tuesday.

Anutin scoffs at Nida poll
Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul brushed aside a projection by the Nida Poll director that the party would win up to 150 seats in the general election, saying the figure was "too low".

Ratchanok, Supanida set up last 16 tie
Defending champion Ratchanok Intanon will face fellow Thai Supanida Katethong in the last 16 of the BWF Indonesia Masters after both registered first-round victories on Wednesday.