Anutin says PM vote should not be delayed, but no date set yet
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul says the vote for Thailand’s next prime minister should move ahead without delay after Sophon Saram’s election as House Speaker, but stressed that the timing still depends on the formal royal endorsement process.
SEC Tightens Crypto Oversight with Proposed ‘Travel Rule’ to Combat Money Laundering
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Thai regulator moves to align digital asset standards with global norms, requiring firms to track and share sender-recipient data for every transaction
DOPA suspends People’s Party access after member data leak scare
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
The Department of Provincial Administration has cut the People’s Party off from DOPA-Digital ID and Smart Card access after unauthorised attempts to reach its membership database, while warning that misuse of leaked personal data could trigger action under multiple laws.
From rural schoolteacher to House Speaker: The rise of Sophon Saram
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
From teacher and veteran politician to Parliament’s top chair, Sophon Saram’s rise reflects decades of political experience and influence within Bhumjaithai.
Sophon elected House Speaker after secret ballot in first sitting
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Bhumjaithai’s Sophon Saram defeated People’s Party rival Parit Wacharasindhu 289-123 in the House Speaker vote after MPs debated how ballots should be marked.
Yangon sees light traffic congestion as odd-even license plate driving system enforcement begins on March 14
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
Sources say traffic in Yangon is expected to be lighter than usual on March 14 as enforcement of the odd-even license plate driving system begins following the end of the education period.
Yingge dance festival deepens China-Thailand cultural ties
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026
With the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year still lingering, a vibrant Yingge performance was staged by Chinese and Thai performers in eastern Thailand.