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Chadchart plots campaign to plant 1 million trees
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has targeted to see at least a million trees planted in the city during his four-year tenure while also seeking government support to tackle a series of challenging issues facing City Hall.
Ruling coalition rift puts 3.2 trillion baht budget at risk
Published on 02/06/2022
» Parliament will put to vote an initial draft of the 3.19 trillion baht annual budget on Thursday, posing a key test to coup-leader-turned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha whose ruling coalition is coming under some strain from internal divisions.
MP wants House budget talks aired
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2022
» The House should broadcast live all meetings of sub-committees vetting the 2023 budget bill after it passes its first reading, a Democrat Party MP said on Wednesday.
Chadchart takes office, lists 4 urgent issues to be tackled
Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2022
» New Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt listed four urgent problems to be tackled as he introduced his team on his first day at City Hall on Wednesday.
PM, opposition clash on budget
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/06/2022
» The opposition took aim at the 2023 budget bill, saying the government is being held to ransom by coalition parties over budget allocations while Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha defended it, saying Thailand still enjoys financial and foreign reserve strengths.
Minnows deny plot to kill budget bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/05/2022
» In the event the 2023 budget bill is voted down in the coming three-day House debate, the government will likely dissolve the House, which will inevitably result in the deliberation of the two draft laws required for a new general election being suspended, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Make online casinos legal, parties urge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2022
» The leader of the Thai Local Power Party, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, on Wednesday led smaller parties in submitting a draft amendment to the Gambling Act allowing for the legalisation of casinos and online gambling.
Chuan won't return as party leader
News, Published on 03/05/2022
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has reiterated his support for Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit, noting he will not return to lead the party as requested by former secretary-general Suthep Thaugsuban.
Opposition gives censure plan timeline
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/04/2022
» The opposition plans to table a no-confidence motion against the government after the amendments to two organic laws crucial for conducting a new, dual-ballot election are submitted to parliament for second and third readings.
'Rambo Isan' resigns over audio clip scandal to save Prayut
Online Reporters, Published on 18/04/2022
» Seksakol Atthawong has quit his post as an assistant to the Prime Minister's Office minister after a leaked audio recording appeared to suggest he was offering lottery ticket quotas in exchange for a loan for a political campaign.