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Senate probe risks public trust

As the Election Commission wraps up its probe into Senate election fraud late this month, the public must keep a close eye on the process.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Korrawee to sue iLaw director

Bhumjaithai MP for Ang Thong Korrawee Prisananantakul on Monday authorised his lawyer to file a defamation complaint against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over allegations linking him to the alleged Senate election collusion case.

Bangkok Post · Aug 3

Bhumjaithai raps iLaw over Senate poll probe

The Bhumjaithai Party has accused iLaw of applying double standards in its scrutiny of the 2024 Senate election, saying it had overlooked similar conduct by the Progressive Movement.

Bangkok Post · Aug 1

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Democrats' balancing act

The Democrat Party has long occupied a distinctive place in Thai politics. Traditionally seen as a conservative, pro-establishment party that nevertheless embraces parliamentary democracy and liberal economic policies, it has often served as a bridge between the traditional establishment and urban middle-class voters.

Bangkok Post · Jul 31

Senate eligibility row sparks legal threat

Senator Somphan Palasak on Tuesday threatened legal action against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over allegations that he was ineligible to contest the Senate election under the business owner category.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

'We're no suicide squad': iLaw director

As the political storm over the Senate election collusion case intensifies, Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) has come under renewed scrutiny after naming several senior politicians in connection with the controversy, prompting threats of legal action.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

PM says Senate case no threat to coalition

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed concerns that allegations of collusion in the Senate election could undermine the coalition government’s stability.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

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Ode to the King

A poem to make the auspicious birthday anniversary of HM the King.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Abhisit says face iLaw investigation publicly

Politicians identified by iLaw in its Senate election collusion investigation should respond publicly first rather than resorting immediately to legal action, says Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Bangkok Post · Jul 26

iLaw director undeterred by Bhumjaithai threats

ILaw director Yingcheep Atchanont has vowed to continue releasing evidence alleging manipulation of the 2024 Senate election, despite the ruling Bhumjaithai Party's threat to pursue legal action against him.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Anutin stands firm on iLaw suit over poll claims

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has insisted he will not withdraw a defamation lawsuit against iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont over allegations linked to the 2024 Senate election, saying legal action is the right of those affected.

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

PM to sue over Senate collusion claim

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to file a defamation lawsuit against the head of the election-monitoring group iLaw over allegations linking him and eight other senior Bhumjaithai Party figures to involvement in manipulating the 2024 Senate election.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

PM named in new petition for Senate poll probe

The opposition has been urged to investigate nine senior Bhumjaithai Party figures including Prime Minister Anutin Charnviurakul for alleged involvement in manipulating the 2024 Senate election.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

iLaw addresses Election Day complaints

Restrictions on photographing the ballot counting at polling stations on Election Day were the primary concern among the complaints filed with the Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw).

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023

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Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023

100,000 volunteers to monitor vote count in upcoming election

Civil groups plan to deploy at least 100,000 volunteers to observe the upcoming elections and monitor the vote count at polling stations nationwide, according to the Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) group.

Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2023

Activists suing govt over Pegasus spyware

Activists in Thailand are suing the government for using spyware technology to monitor dissidents, the first such case in the country that they hope will help raise awareness and better protect citizens who are subject to increasing surveillance.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22, 2022

'Spywaregate' needs answers

The National Human Rights Commission and other related agencies must step in to examine allegations that the government has routinely used phone spyware to surveil dozens of politicians and pro-democracy activists known for playing active roles in demanding the reform of major institutions.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2022

Thai police deny using Pegasus spyware on activists

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have never used spyware in any security operations to surveil people or violate their rights, Pol Col Kissana Phathanacharoen, a deputy spokesman for the national police, said on Tuesday.

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Reuters · Jul 18, 2022

Pegasus phone spyware used to target 30 Thai activists, cyber watchdogs say

At least 30 political activists in Thailand have been hacked using Israeli surveillance spyware Pegasus, according to a joint investigation by human rights and cyber monitoring groups, which suspect the attacks were launched locally.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Researchers say Thai pro-democracy activists hit by spyware

Cybersecurity researchers have found that Thai activists involved in the country’s pro-democracy protests had their cell phones or other devices infected and attacked with spyware

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2022

Dozens of Thai democracy activists targeted with Pegasus phone spyware

Thai government suspected of orchestrating hacking campaign using Israeli surveillance technology

Bangkok Post · Jul 1, 2022

Probe urged over political nepotism claim

The Thai Sang Thai Party on Thursday asked the House committee on corruption suppression to investigate allegations that senators hired their relatives as assistants or as part of working teams.

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