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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

*Note: PM Anutin's Thai nickname is "noo" - which could mean either mouse or rat as the Thai (and a few other Asian) languages don't really make a distinction between the two animals. The zodiac sign is also a rat after all.

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

10) Conclusion: We have two factions claiming to have enough votes to put forward their PM, but are wooing across the aisles for more votes. Defections are highly likely going to tip the scale one way or another. Not the best conditions to swiftly bring in a new govt... (END)

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

9) Late evening, Anutin claims to have enough votes to become PM incl. 10 defections from Pheu Thai. Phumtham later disputed that and signals PT's readiness to make a deal with @peoplesparty.or.th, the 2023 election winner they initially cooperated with but ultimately shunted them.

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

8) And Education Min Narumon Pinyosinwat from the Khlatham Party (25 + 5 defectors) also showed up at BJT instead of the coalition announcement. Their support alone could tip things over. They're playing hard to get now, hoping to get more cabinet seats essentially.

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

7) And this is where things get spicy: Dep. Commerce Min Suchart Chomklin leads a breakaway faction of the United Thai Nation Party with ~20 MPs and showed up at BJT to offer his support. Many within UTN have been unhappy being stuck in a frenemy coalition with Pheu Thai and want out.

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

6) Later that evening, the @bhumjaithai_TH agreed to @PPLEThai's demands, meaning that BJT leader Anutin is gunning for the PM seat - and revenge just months after his party was more or less chased out of the coalition. But they'd need to pull over more MPs.

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

5) Leading opposition @peoplesparty.or.th demands that to get their endorsement, the new PM must dissolve House and hold snap elex within 4 months while pushing for constitutional reform at the same time in order to end a political vicious cycle - but also hoping not to appear selling out.

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

4) So, the Pheu Thai Party-led coalition announced yesterday evening that they're sticking together. But caretaker PM Phumtham Wechayachai did NOT confirm Chaikasem as their pick, only acknowledging that he's an option. If you want to close the power vacuum asap, you'd say that outright.

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

3) (Note: like last year, it's only the elected MPs voting on a new PM. The provision to have the junta-era appointed Senators also join in the vote has expired last year.)

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