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Senators accused of committee carve-up
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» Minority senators have cried foul over a "seat grab" they claim was engineered by unfair and unsuitable seat allocations for Senate standing committees.
Ruangkrai renews call for probe into PM's businesses
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana yesterday renewed his call for the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra properly resigned from her positions in 20 companies within the family's business empire before being elected.
Govt eyes tougher online scam laws
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» The government is considering toughening laws to suppress online scams while continuing to improve protection for consumers purchasing goods on the net, said Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong yesterday.
Amnesty study is ready
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» A study on an amnesty bill will be submitted to parliament for discussion on Thursday, PM's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil said yesterday.
Govt mulls bill waiver for flood victims
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will today ask the cabinet to consider exempting flood victims from paying this month's electricity and water bills.
Thailand mulls welfare coverage for freelance workers
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2024
» The government is considering granting freelance workers the same welfare protections accorded to workers who are registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), on the condition that they pay income taxes.
Ruangkrai renews call for inquiry into PM's qualifications
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Monday renewed his call for the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra had properly resigned from positions in 20 companies within the family's business empire before being elected.
Prawit 'didn't skip' parliament meets
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon correctly submitted leave requests and received approval from the House of Representatives, according to the House's secretary-general Arpath Sukhanunth.
United Thai Nation Party opposes partial charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Coalition partner, the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), voiced opposition to the attempt by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, including one concerning the ethical standards to which political officeholders are held.
Court 'free to execute' warrant for Pisal
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/09/2024
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said the 2017 constitution contains a provision which allows the judiciary to prosecute Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, a Pheu Thai MP who is facing arrest over his role in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre, despite his claims of parliamentary immunity.