No matter how much it stirs, it never explodes—when a political case involving national interests suddenly gets buried by the news, even when made into a series, people still pay more attention to influencer news, raising questions about who caused it to disappear.
Reviewing the timeline of major political news and cases recently, they are intense and especially noteworthy, as they could reshape the government or lead to new elections in Thailand. Yet these issues come in gentle waves, never exploding as much as influencer news—individuals who can ignite social issues. This often leads to questions about whether, the hotter the political news, other topics intervene to overshadow it, because no matter how big the issue, social topics tend to swallow political issues tied to national interests. So who is making these stories vanish from the media?
Rewinding to August The TH-AI Passport project received significant attention, facing criticism from the opposition, with some sued. After launch, users found the AI's responses unsatisfactory and unable to understand Thai properly. Citizens shared screenshots on social media and questioned the prior 1.6 billion baht budget's value. Although the government switched to pay-per-active-user, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society explained the problem was due to choosing the wrong model type. The TH-AI Passport news flared up intermittently before gradually fading from the headlines.
Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led the Cabinet to a meeting in Songkhla Province, approving a 15.5 billion baht budget to purchase National Disaster Insurance covering 30 million households. The government claimed this would protect up to 75 billion baht worth of assets and reduce compensation costs from 45 billion baht. This marked a new approach in Thailand—using state funds to buy insurance for citizens nationwide, even in areas with no history of disasters.
At the same time, Sitha Biabangkerd, known as Lawyer Tum, secretary of the People's Lawyers Team Foundation, posted a bombshell: “There was a young person with a good image, full of power to expose society, who once asked me to stop exposing politicians involved in gambling websites claiming they were allies. When I refused, I held my grievance and posted again on the first day of a slip-up.” Later, “Gun Jomphalang” commented: “Posts like that make people think it's me. When you were in jail, many people filed complaints against me, I’ve been through a lot. People warned me out of goodwill that the information was false, and you said it was clear. In the end, it really was false. You asked me to stop, yet you submitted complaints everywhere. Is this someone worth trusting?” Then Lawyer Tum immediately replied in the comments: “It’s you.” This sparked a major buzz between the two influencers.
Lawyer Tum caused another sensation by dressing up to imitate “Gun Jomphalang” wearing a suit, fake mustache, wiping sweat with tissue, and submitting a request to the Ministry of Interior to inspect the Gun Jomphalang Foundation regarding donation funds and their usage.
On the same day, outside Thonglor Police Station around 12:50 p.m., lawyer Natthawut Wongniam, representing Minister Suchart Chomklin of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, grabbed the arm of former Election Commission official Somchai Srisuthiyakorn, who was cycling to the station to file a complaint against Natthawut. He said, “Where are you going? Where are you going? Where are you going?” Then pushed Somchai to the ground in front of media and police, sparking legal disputes. Natthawut claimed the footage was excessively edited, though multiple media outlets captured the full incident.
At Phra Athit House, senior journalist and former People’s Alliance for Democracy leader Sondhi Limthongkul, along with Nitithorn Lumlu and Phichit Chaimongkol, leaders of the Student and People’s Network for Thailand Reform, held a press conference announcing a rally. They demanded the government and related agencies urgently address illegal Israeli capital businesses harming Thai citizens in many areas. They invited patriotic citizens nationwide to gather at the Israeli Embassy in Thailand on 10 Sep 2026 from 9:30 a.m. onwards, regardless of whether embassy representatives receive the letter. The group urged peaceful, lawful protest and vowed to monitor the Election Commission’s vote on the long-pending Senate vote-rigging case, warning of a major rally if the case is dismissed or investigation curtailed.
On the same day, at the Department of Special Investigation, Lawyer Tum appeared again, riding an orange-black jet ski, wearing swimwear, life jacket, dark sunglasses, and a fake mustache, accompanied by security guards, mimicking “Gun Jomphalang” and submitted a request to the DSI director to investigate “Gun Jomphalang” and the “Gun Jomphalang Help Fight” Foundation for suspected non-transparent donation spending, including using nominee companies to take commissions, purchasing body armor at above-market prices, and lobbying in the case of Chonnopat Naksua, a Songkhla MP from the Kla Party, prosecuted by the DSI for money laundering from online gambling.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives debated the second and third readings of the 2027 budget bill of 3.78 trillion baht from 7–9 September 2026. Many opposition members reserved time to inform citizens and propose budget cuts due to suspicious budget items. The committee had already cut 11.162 billion baht from the first reading, reallocating some to a central contingency fund of 6.044 billion baht for state security, disaster relief, and urgent state missions.
Dr. Warong Dechgitvigrom, a list MP from the Thai Pakdee Party, argued interestingly about the National Disaster Insurance budget. It covers only two cases: 1) 2 million baht for death, 2) damaged houses. Roads, bridges, floods, and agricultural losses are not covered. Coverage is limited to floods, storms, or wind disasters. He expressed concern over possible hidden benefits, especially commissions, since the project was launched quietly and swiftly in just over a week.
Beyond these political events tied to national interests and important to all Thai citizens, other notable political events this month include:
Yingcheep Atchanon, or Pao, manager of the Internet for People's Law Project (iLaw), announced an 11-kilometer march from the iLaw office to the front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre to jointly express views on the final prosecution of Senate members before the Election Commission's scheduled vote the following day.
The Election Commission scheduled a vote to decide on the Senate election case (Senate vote-rigging case) which citizens should closely monitor after the case dragged on for over two years.
The Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) election took place, with the People’s Party fielding Decharat Sukgamnerd, director of the Think Forward Center, to compete. The outcome remains uncertain as the Phuengluang group nominated Naruphon Yenprasert, nephew of former PAO chief Thongchai Yenprasert.
The Social Security Office Board election is scheduled, where all insured workers must vote to protect their monthly contributions' direction. The same day features a by-election for Khon Kaen PAO chief, contested by former PAO chiefs, including Pongsak Tangwanichakpong, a six-term former Khon Kaen PAO chief, and Watthana Changlao from the Kla Party, following an order for a new election due to vote-buying allegations involving 100 baht payments.
The Constitutional Court will hold oral arguments and vote on a case where the Ombudsman requests a ruling on the 8 February 2026 general election. The Election Commission used ballots with barcodes and QR codes, potentially enabling voter identity and vote verification, violating constitutional secrecy provisions under multiple articles. If the court finds no violation, the election stands. If it does, the election could be annulled, prompting a new election in Thailand.
