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Govt to chase pink baht after Pride nets B4.5bn
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/06/2024
» The government expects June's Pride Month will generate more than 4.5 billion baht in cash flow for the economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Amnesty bill faces uncertainty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2024
» An amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is long overdue and a fresh bid to push for one this time round is unlikely to trigger political turmoil like the previous attempt in 2013, according to political analysts.
PM to ease anxiety over new adviser
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday he is ready to clear the air with any Pheu Thai Party MPs upset over the appointment of Wissanu Krea-ngam as his adviser.
Pheu Thai warms to idea of S112 amnesty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/06/2024
» A Pheu Thai Party member on the House committee studying amnesty for political prisoners yesterday backed a proposal to incorporate into the bill offences related to the lese majeste (LM) law.
MFP submits its defence
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Tuesday submitted its written defence to the Constitutional Court in the dissolution case brought against the main opposition party by the Election Commission (EC), a source said.
EC urged to scrutinise candidates
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2024
» Caretaker Senator Somchai Swangkarn on Tuesday reiterated calls for the Election Commission (EC) to examine the backgrounds of Senate election candidates to ensure they are qualified to take part in the poll scheduled to start Sunday.
Calls mount for stiffer drunk-driving penalties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2024
» Authorities are pushing to increase the penalties for drunk drivers who cause injuries and road accidents.
Rigging claim hits Senate poll
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) on Monday vowed to urgently probe a claim made by caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn that up to 149 senate election candidates have already been named winners at the district and provincial levels ahead of the forthcoming election of 200 new senators, saying if the alleged collusion to manipulate the election results is proved to be true all parties found involved will face immediate legal action.
Pheu Thai MP to speed up amnesty 'for the young, not Thaksin'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/06/2024
» A Pheu Thai MP on the House committee on amnesty legislation said on Monday he would try to speed up passage of an amnesty bill to benefit the young, not former PM Thaksin Shinawatra.
Kingdom's film industry expands presence at Cannes festival
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2024
» The 77th Cannes Film Festival had plenty of opportunities to offer and business deals to seal, for the government, local filmmakers and production companies alike.