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Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
The winds of change
Published on 20/09/2025
» A big shift in Thai politics is expected following Paetongtarn's fall, with conservatives and progressives ready to pounce v The Democrats face a leadership contest and the possible return of Abhisit Vejjajiva, who many feel can save them from oblivion.
King approves PM Anutin's cabinet line-up
Published on 19/09/2025
» His Majesty the King has endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, according to a notice in the Royal Gazette published on Friday.
Kirk killing sparks fierce US free speech debate
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - For Americans, the words are practically sacred: the First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
Department of Land 'should respect court ruling'
News, Published on 19/09/2025
» Veteran Pheu Thai politician Phumtham Wechayachai is questioning the Department of Land's decision to suspend the revocation of title certificates in the long-running Khao Kradong land dispute, saying the department must respect the order to return the land to the state.
Thaksin chapter closes, another opens
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 19/09/2025
» In yet another dramatic twist in Thai politics, erstwhile anti-establishment political juggernaut and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra accepted a one-year jail sentence and began serving his time behind bars on Sept 9. After his return from a 15-year self-imposed exile in August 2023 and a concomitant royal pardon that reduced his eight-year imprisonment on corruption convictions to just one year, Thaksin cited his gravely ill health and spent the time comfortably at the Police General Hospital before being released on parole. The Supreme Court's ruling that his get-out-of-jail health card was invalid means Thaksin's renewed imprisonment and its aftermath are likely to reshape and realign Thailand's political landscape ahead of the next election, due by mid-2027.
Thaksin in good spirits in prison with 15,000 baht for expenses
Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was in good spirits when his daughters visited him and gave him 15,000 baht for his spending at Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison on Thursday morning.
Anti-graft network raises alarm with People’s Party
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/09/2025
» An anti-corruption activist group has submitted a petition to People’s Party MPs at parliament, urging action to address concerns over the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram and alleged collusion in the Senate election.
Court throws out airstrip petition against PM
News, Published on 18/09/2025
» The Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed a petition seeking to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul over allegations he misused public infrastructure for private business purposes, as it was filed directly with the court instead of being submitted to the Ombudsman first.
Pheu Thai proposes new way to pick charter drafters
Post Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» The opposition Pheu Thai Party has announced a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to change the way members of a new constitution drafting assembly (CDA) are selected.