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From Coup Cycles to Ballot Box Stability, Thailand’s New Government Faces an Old Economic Problem
From Coup Cycles to Ballot Box Stability, Thailand’s New Government Faces an Old Economic Problem
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
An article titled How Thailand became the ‘sick man’ of Asia, published by the Financial Times on February 3rd, 2026, has drawn considerable attention among Thai economists. It documented the Thailand’s anaemic growth, slowdowns in consumption, manufacturing and tourism, and the mounting pressures on household incomes and national stability. Structural weaknesses have deepened. Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, has been stuck in a low-growth trap of roughly 2% for the past five years.Ombudsman gives EC 7 days to explain ballot barcodes
Ombudsman gives EC 7 days to explain ballot barcodes
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Thailand’s Ombudsman has told the EC to explain within seven days whether ballot QR codes and barcodes could breach constitutional secrecy rulesEC defends barcode use on ballots, affirms it does not compromise voting secrecy
EC defends barcode use on ballots, affirms it does not compromise voting secrecy
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
EC fights back, reaffirms that barcode use on ballots is to prevent fraud without compromising voting secrecy or directness, and warns of legal action for spreading misinformationAdministrative Court accepts election lawsuit, eyes request to suspend results and call for re-election
Administrative Court accepts election lawsuit, eyes request to suspend results and call for re-election
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
The Administrative Court has accepted a lawsuit over QR code and barcode concerns on 2026 ballots, with a request to halt certification and hold a new election, citing privacy issues.Pheu Thai raises alarm over ballot barcodes potentially compromising voting secrecy
Pheu Thai raises alarm over ballot barcodes potentially compromising voting secrecy
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
Pheu Thai Party raises concerns that ballot barcodes may allow traceability back to voters, violating the secret ballot principle under the constitution.EC orders two-day probe into Chon Buri recount dispute, defends ballot-box process
EC orders two-day probe into Chon Buri recount dispute, defends ballot-box process
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Thailand’s Election Commission says recounts can only be ordered under strict legal conditions, and has sent investigators to Chon Buri Constituency 1 to establish facts within two days after protests and online claims fuelled suspicions. The EC also clarified its ballot-box “consolidation” procedure, insisted polling-station results cannot be altered once posted, and said it is reviewing a Pathum Thani recount allegedly conducted without an EC resolution.Natthaphong and Suchart trade barbs as Chon Buri recount calls grow
Natthaphong and Suchart trade barbs as Chon Buri recount calls grow
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and Bhumjaithai’s Suchart Chomklin clashed over Chon Buri Constituency 1 election results as supporters demanded a recount amid claims of irregularities, including a suspected “jumping ballots” discrepancy and a tally sheet allegedly found in a bin.Senior People’s Party figures gather at head office to monitor counts
Senior People’s Party figures gather at head office to monitor counts
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2026
Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and senior People’s Party figures gathered at headquarters to monitor counting and follow unofficial election results after polls close.EC Office expects unofficial results by 10pm
EC Office expects unofficial results by 10pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2026
EC Office chief Sawaeng Boonmee said unofficial results should emerge by 10–11pm, with counting from 6pm after polls close at 5pm.EC secretary-general says advance voting ends smoothly, warns voters not to reveal ballots
EC secretary-general says advance voting ends smoothly, warns voters not to reveal ballots
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee said Sunday’s advance voting concluded smoothly nationwide, citing high turnout and only minor issues, while warning voters not to disclose their choices.