On February 10, protests and recount demands by Thailand’s People’s Party were made following the general election results, citing suspected electoral fraud.
Category: Politics
Gunman detained after school hostage incident in Southern Thailand
A gunman held students and teachers hostage at Patongprathankiriwat School in Hat Yai, the southern part of Thailand, on February 11 after opening fire inside the complex using a stolen pistol.
Timor-Leste to host ASEAN capacity-building seminar
A capacity-building seminar on ASEAN practices is taking place in Dili, gathering officials, diplomats, civil society and media representatives to strengthen Timor-Leste’s regional engagement on February 10.
Philippine clergy file impeachment complaint against VP Sara Duterte
Philippines Vice President, Sara Duterte, was targeted by an impeachment motion by the country’s Catholic clergy on January 9.
Bhumjaithai Party wins Thai election
On February 9, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party officially claimed victory, securing 200 seats in the 500-seat lower house as polling results near completion.
Thailand suspends alcohol sales ahead of election
Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has introduced a temporary ban on the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages during the election period to curb vote-buying and prevent disorder linked to impaired judgement.
Nearly 180 Myanmar nationals detained in Cambodian scam compound raid
Around 180 Myanmar nationals were among more than 2,000 foreign citizens detained by Cambodian authorities during a raid on an online scam compound in Bavet, a border city in Svay Rieng province on January 31.
Indonesia inks joint security treaty with Australia
Indonesia and Australia strengthened bilateral ties on February 6 by signing a joint security treaty at Istana Merdeka in Jakarta.
Philippines to review US-led Board of Peace invitation amid budget concerns
US President Donald Trump has invited the Philippines to join his proposed Board of Peace, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said on February 5. Trump had written to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and that Manila is reviewing the invitation, including the level of commitment required.
Indonesian President holds consultations amid debate over US-backed Board of Peace
On February 3–4, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Muslim mass organisation leaders including Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Majelis Ulama Islam, following public outroar over Indonesia’s accession to the US-backed Board of Peace.