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Legality of People's Party donations queried after windfall
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/08/2024
» A constitutional court judge questioned the legality of fundraising organised for the launch of the People's Party (PP).
Guest lecturers under fire for Move Forward dissolution ruling
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/08/2024
» Student activists at Thammasat and Chulalongkorn universities have launched campaigns against two Constitutional Court judges who are also guest lecturers at their institutions. This follows the court's ruling last Wednesday, which led to the disbandment of the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Economic woes 'top priority'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/07/2024
» The public wants the government to focus on tackling poverty, growing household debt and rising unemployment, according to the latest Suan Dusit poll.
Chalerm and son prepare to switch parties
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 20/07/2024
» Wan Ubumrung, a former Pheu Thai Party MP for Bangkok, confirmed on Saturday that he is moving to the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), and his father Chalerm may also be joining him there
Suspension awaits new provincial administrative organisation chair
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/07/2024
» Charn Phuangphet, who recently won the provincial administrative organisation (PAO) chairman election in Pathum Thani, will be suspended from duty as soon as he assumes office, said a highly placed source in the Interior Ministry.
Vietnamese dissident’s arrest raises alarm
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/06/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government not to deport Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap, who was arrested in Bangkok this week, out of fear for his safety.
Wage hike to B400 unlikely before Oct 1
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/04/2024
» The promised nationwide increase in the minimum daily wage will probably not come until Oct 1, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.
MFP makes Chiang Mai bid
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/03/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has endorsed Pun-Arj Chairatana, former executive director of the National Innovation Agency (NIA), to run for chairmanship of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO).
Panel eyes boosting minimum wage
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/02/2024
» The tripartite wage committee is expected to consider another daily minimum wage increase in April, with the new rates likely to rise to 400 baht in some provinces.
Keeping the vibe local
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/10/2022
» Local governing bodies say government efforts to promote decentralisation have made little headway as certain inflexible and outdated rules as well as funding shortfalls are blamed for hindering progress.