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Senate election probe ‘on schedule’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 17/05/2025
» The Election Commission says its investigation into last year’s Senate election is on schedule, with a special committee now examining complaints of electoral law violations.
Coalition cracks deepen as Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai feud escalates
News, Published on 17/05/2025
» The open bickering between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its largest coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, has prompted an opposition party to go on the defensive, according to observers.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Thailand's Klatham Party seen as prepping for coalition rift
News, Published on 16/05/2025
» The Klatham Party's luring of MPs from other political parties is a calculated move to boost its bargaining power as well as to support the Pheu Thai Party in case the latter severs its political ties with Bhumjaithai, according to political observers.
EC dragging its feet
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/05/2025
» The Constitutional Court's order for Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong to suspend his duties in overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has created public anxiety over a crisis of trust in the Upper House.
DSI: Minister’s absence won’t derail Senate probe
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says it will move ahead with its investigation into alleged vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election even though a court has suspended Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong from overseeing the agency.
On-line betting threat
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/05/2025
» Amid a surge of contrary opinions, it would be no surprise if the The casino-entertainment complex bill that the Pheu Thai government has sponsored runs into hurdles when it goes for its reading in parliament in July.
Deputy Speaker to face EC on May 19
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2025
» Deputy Senate Speaker Kriangkrai Srirak confirmed he will appear before the Election Commission's (EC) inquiry panel on May 19 as summoned.
Court orders justice minister to step back from DSI
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The Constitutional Court has suspended Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong from overseeing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), while it considers allegations that he abused his authority by allowing it to look into vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election.
Coalition still united, insists PM
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday gave assurances that the coalition government remained united and dismissed rumours of a House dissolution.