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Casino proposal due for cabinet review 'in weeks'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2024
» The cabinet will review a proposal to legalise casinos and allow them to be part of a new type of entertainment complex within two weeks, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.
Senate accepts same-sex marriage bill in first reading
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2024
» The same-sex marriage bill cruised through the first reading in the Senate on Tuesday, was referred to a vetting committee and is expected back on the floor in July.
Opposition warned over mentioning Shinawatras
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2024
» The opposition camp can raise issues related to paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter, Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, during the general debate at its own risk, said government chief whip Visuth Chainaroon.
Anti-Corruption Commission eyes more asset disclosure
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/03/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is looking to propose that officials from the Revenue Department, Excise Department, and Royal Thai Police (RTP) be required to report their assets in the interests of enhanced transparency.
Cabinet mulls easing alcohol curbs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2024
» The cabinet has agreed in principle on five bills to amend the alcoholic beverages control law, which seek to extend selling hours and allow greater flexibility for advertisements, prompting opposition from anti-alcohol advocates.
EC downplays Thaksin's party visit
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday downplayed a suggestion that paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's high-profile visit to the ruling Pheu Thai Party's headquarters on Tuesday was evidence of his alleged influence over the party.
Kao Mai 'not a fallback' party if MFP dissolved
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» Move Forward Party MP Pakornwut Udompipatskul has dismissed media reports that a party known as “Kao Mai” has been designed to welcome its MPs in the event the party is dissolved.
Paroled Thaksin visits Pheu Thai HQ
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited the headquarters of the Pheu Thai Party on Tuesday afternoon amid denials by his daughter that he was still controlling the party.
PM blames budget for failings
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his government's performance after senators claimed in a general debate on Monday that the Pheu Thai-led coalition has not made significant progress in realising their campaign promises over the past seven months.
Govt upbeat on wallet handout
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» The government will launch its flagship digital wallet handout scheme in the last quarter of the year, with the timeline of the scheme expected to become clearer after the digital wallet policy committee meets on April 10, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.