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Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:10:00 +0700
Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
A male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0700
Seven bombs rock two Narathiwat districts
NARATHIWAT - Seven small bomb explosions were reported in Yi-ngo and Rangae districts on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, in what authorities believe was an insurgent group's attempt to stir up unrest ahead of the Muslim Ramadan fast.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:07:00 +0700
School shooting suspect troubled from early on: ONCB
The gunman who carried out a shooting at Patongprathankiriwat School in Songkhla province has a long history of psychiatric illness and polysubstance abuse dating back to early adolescence, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:12:00 +0700
Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51%
The first phase of the Thai–Chinese high-speed rail project has reached 51.74% progress, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:45:00 +0700
PCD on oil wreck watch
The government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:28:00 +0700
EC 'slow' to clear up doubts
The Election Commission (EC) is unlikely to order a nationwide recount or call a fresh election, despite allegations of irregularities in several constituencies, political analysts say.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:21:00 +0700
Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snag
The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has begun negotiations with the Klatham Party as part of efforts to form a new coalition government, after announcing that Pheu Thai's 74 MPs would support its bid to secure a governing majority.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:54:00 +0700
Yodchanan defends difficult decision to join coalition
Yodchanan Wongsawat, a prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, has apologised to any supporters who may feel uneasy about the party’s decision to join a coalition government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:12:00 +0700
People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
The People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:32:00 +0700
People’s Party reaffirms opposition role
The People’s Party has reaffirmed its role as leader of the opposition and ruled out joining the government, according to party spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.

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