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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 11/06/2026

🎥 WATCH: The main suspects in the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing were handed death sentences by a Thai court. Here’s my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report on why the judges found them guilty and what happened in the court room.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 10/06/2026

After nearly 11 years, a court will deliver its verdict against the main suspects in the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, which killed 20 people. The trial was plagued by delays, as the motive behind the attack was never officially acknowledged. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 05/06/2026

Thai Dep-PM and FM Sihasak tells me he sensed Cambodia would launch a rarely used UN arbitration process over long-time maritime claims dispute and the latest in simmering border tensions. More from my sit-down interview with him on #AsiaTonight at 7pm BK @channelnewsasia.bsky.social.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 24/04/2026

#BREAKING: Supreme Court *accepts* ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party members for lèse majesté reform bid, but does *NOT* suspend the current 10 @peoplesparty.or.th MPs. First hearing scheduled for June 30.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 13/04/2026

To all those celebrating, a very happy and safe 🇹🇭 #Songkran 🇲🇲 #Thingyan 🇱🇦 #PiMai 🇰🇭 #ChoulChnamThmey - whatever you call it and no matter where it’s originally from, may it be a blessed and merry beginning of the solar new year!

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 09/04/2026

Thai PM Anutin promises a more stable Thailand on economy, security and tourism, despite global upheaval. Here's my @ChannelNewsAsia report on his policy speech to parliament (the 4th in 4 years by 4 different govts) and the opposition's rebuttal.

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Thai PM Anutin delivers policy speech to parliament

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 08/04/2026

Thailand confirms the death of 3 Thai crew members after their cargo ship was attacked by Iran in the Straight of Hormuz on Mar 11. Here's my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social live report with everything we know and the wider impact of the conflict on Thailand.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 08/04/2026

You didn't get an interview with the person, you then throw past interviews (from others) into an AI client, publish that slop as an interview (though marked as created with AI) - and you call that a "deliberate creative decision"? Nah man, that's creative bankruptcy!

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 06/04/2026

The new cabinet of PM Anutin Charnviralkul had its traditional “family photo” taken by the media. However, since is taking place before the royal audience, protocol dictates that we can’t publish anything until the ministers are taking the oath in front of the King this evening.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 03/04/2026

Thai govt is cracking down on oil smuggling and hoarding amidst the ongoing global energy crisis "regardless of influence", says PM Anutin, as he reassures there'll be enough petrol for the Songkran if people don't hoard and use as usual.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 03/04/2026

Won’t somebody PUH-LEASE think of the economy⸮⸮⸮ While Mr. Supachai’s concerns about red tape have some merit, this framing is grossly tone-deaf when the entire North is choking. And the MPs should be able to make the laws more malleable, that’s literally what they’re supposed to do!

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Clean Air Bill could hurt economy, says Bhumjaithai MP

The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has voiced strong reservations over the Clean Air Bill, warning that if passed into law, it could give excessive powers to state officials and damage the country’s e...

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 31/03/2026

👥AT A GLANCE: The new cabinet of Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul was endorsed by the King on Tuesday morning. It consists of 35 ministers (15 carried over from the previous cabinet) from only 2 parties: Bhumjaithai Party with the lion's share and now junior partner Pheu Thai Party.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 27/03/2026

Our #CNACorrespondent episode "They Are Coming Home" on the release of the Thai hostages in Gaza has been shortlisted for the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards ! Super stoked and proud of my team for this recognition! You can re-watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B7x...

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 19/03/2026

#BREAKING: ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL RE-CONFIRMED AS PM The Bhumjaithai Party leader and incumbent has clinched the majority of votes in parliament and will remain the country's 32nd Prime Minister.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 18/03/2026

2 months after his snap #ThaiElection26 gambit paid off handsomely, Anutin Charnvirakul will be (almost certainly) re-confirmed as Thai Prime Minister by the new parliament on Thu (19 March). Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report looking at the state of play.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 18/03/2026

#BREAKING: Thai Const. Court accepts petition on QR and bar codes on ballots during the Feb 8 #ThaiElection26 that raised concerns about voter secrecy. The Election Commission has 15 days to submit testimonies. While no verdict date is set yet, the case could annul polls.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 16/03/2026

The most visible effect of the Iran war in Thailand is an apparent panic at the fuel pump over the last few days. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report about why motorists are rushing to petrol stations - and what the government is doing about it.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 06/02/2026

Once a Mighty Mouse*, Anutin Charnvirakul and his Bhumjaithai have maneuvered themselves from ideologically flexible kingmaker to a big national platform serving as the new proxy of the conservative establishment. Here's our final @channelnewsasia.bsky.social #ThaiElection26 preview story:

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Thailand votes 2026: PM Anutin and Bhumjaithai confident of return to power

YouTube video by CNA

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 05/02/2026

Our 4th @channelnewsasia.bsky.social #ThaiElection26 story is on the @peoplesparty.or.th facing a familiar question: can Thailand's progressive-reformist party stay true to their ideals and still have the right to govern. We speak to party leaders Natthaphong and Sirikanya.

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Thailand Votes 2026: Can the People’s Party finish what it started?

YouTube video by CNA

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 04/02/2026

Two prime ministers ousted, its coalition imploded and its patriarch, Thaksin Shinawatra, back behind bars. With Thaksin's nephew now leading the #ThaiElection26 campaign, can it stop Pheu Thai's decline? Here's our third report in our week-long election series on @channelnewsasia.bsky.social.

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Thailand Votes 2026: Pheu Thai party's slide from power and the future of the Shinawatra dynasty

YouTube video by CNA

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 03/02/2026

Our latest @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report: Thailand's South saw unprecedented deadly floods last year that sparked heavy criticism at the govt's handling. Now with snap polls coming, the South is a key battleground. Here's our next installment in our weeklong election preview series.

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Thailand Votes 2026: Flood-hit South becomes key battleground

YouTube video by CNA

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 03/02/2026

Our first in our week-long #ThaiElection26 series for @channelnewsasia.bsky.social: With the world order unraveling rapidly, Thailand can't afford to ignore foreign policy in this election cycle any longer. And what does a frog have to do with it? 🐸 Watch here:

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Thailand Votes 2026: Political deadlock, external pressures force foreign policy into focus

YouTube video by CNA

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 02/02/2026

Hello, I know I've been a bit quiet lately. That's because we've been preparing our #ThaiElection26 coverage. Starting today on @channelnewsasia.bsky.social, we look at the issues and main parties in this race. We'll have analysis and observations. Hope you'll like what we have for you this week. :)

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 01/10/2025

The Shinawatras, the Duertes, the Kims - powerful patriarchs with daughters as (future) leaders. On this week’s #CNACorrespondent we ask if there’s no other way for women in Asia to rise to top? “My Father’s Daughter” airs TONIGHT (Oct 1) at 8.30pm BK on @channelnewsasia.bsky.social

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 22/09/2025

The Economist's artist doing the illustration on Thailand's new PM Anutin Charnvirakul definitely understood the assignment. 🐭 (Note: Anutin's nickname "Noo" ("หนู") colloquially means both rat or mouse in Thai)

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 19/09/2025

🎥WATCH: The Cabinet of new Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul is endorsed and will take up office very soon. But this government may have a short lifespan despite the formidable challenges. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report explaining it.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 19/09/2025

AT A GLANCE: The cabinet of new Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul was endorsed by the King today, with a mix of familiar faces that were ministers before but also many technocrats tasked to steer an interim minority govt for 4 months before snap elections are called next year.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 05/09/2025

#BREAKING: ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL BECOMES THAILAND's 32nd PRIME MINISTER The Bhumjaithai Party leader has secured a majority, as parliament is still casting votes. He will lead an interim minority govt, pledging to @peoplesparty.or.th to call for snap elections within 4 months in office.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 04/09/2025

In personal news: We won an award!!! 🏆 Our #CNACorrespondent episode on the freed Thai hostages has won the @ContentAsia Award in the category “Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia”. Thank you to my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social team and to you for keeping these stories alive!

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 30/08/2025

Good morning...or is it? After the ouster of PM Paetongtarn, the scramble to form the next Thai govt is on. - Pheu Thai Party-coalition sticks together, but does NOT confirm Chaikasem as PM pick - Bhumjaithai Party claims to have enough votes with @peoplesparty.or.th 🧵Here's a break down...

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 29/08/2025

In a different universe, people wouldn't have called her a nepo-baby. And may be she'd wouldn't have been Prime Minister right away under such circumstances. (cont.)

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 29/08/2025

#BREAKING: Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra dismissed as Prime Minister Thai Const. Court finds her guilty of ethics and integrity violations in leaked call with Cambodian ex-PM Hun Sen. Thailand's 31st and 2nd female PM - incl the whole cabinet - is removed from office.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 29/08/2025

It's judgement day in Thai politics - yet again. The Constitutional Court will decide on the fate of Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accused of ethics and integrity violations from her leaked call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report on the case and its impact.

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Thai PM Paetongtarn faces dismissal on alleged ethics violation over leaked call

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 26/08/2025

On this day 9 years ago, the Bangkok Post marked the 96th birthday of Privy Council head Prem Tinsulanonda like this

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 26/08/2025

Thailand's postal services have also suspended parcel deliveries to the US for the same reasons.

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Saksith Saiyasombut | ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ ไสยสมบัติ @saksith.news · 21/08/2025

Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave her testimony at the Const. Court as she faces allegations of ethics violations her leaked phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen while her ex-PM father Thaksin's lèse majesté case verdict falls on Friday. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report.

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