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PP questions BJT absence at charter talks
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» The People's Party has questioned the Bhumjaithai Party's (BJT) absence from a House discussion on charter amendment, as three major political parties prepare to submit a draft amendment to Section 256, paving the way for the drafting of a new constitution.
Thai government under pressure
News, Published on 04/07/2025
» The opposition is stepping up pressure on the government, with the People's Party calling for the appointment of an interim prime minister and dissolution of the House before the end of the year to prevent political deadlock.
Civil sector gets charter rewrite say
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/01/2025
» Parliament yesterday voted in favour of amending its meeting regulations to allow representatives from the civil sector to join a parliamentary committee tasked with vetting charter amendment bills.
Calls for assembly to draft new charter
Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2024
» The coalition parties have agreed that a constitutional drafting assembly (CDA) should be established and any changes it recommends must genuinely benefit the people, according to the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.
Debate on charter rewrite bills in next House session
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/10/2024
» Parliament will debate charter amendment bills when it convenes its next session in December, House Speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha confirmed on Monday.
Coalition eyes charter change talks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/10/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party plans to hold talks with its coalition partners next week to discuss how to proceed with charter amendments, Prime Minister's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil said on Thursday.
Senate set to grill government on its policies
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2024
» Ninety-eight senators filed a motion on Monday for a general debate without a vote on the government's performance next month.
Charter rewrite panel seeks public opinion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2023
» A sub-committee tasked with gathering public opinion on a charter rewrite referendum has kicked off its work with a plan to wrap up its assignment by the third week of December.
Pita mulls stepping aside for PT
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/07/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he will step aside and allow Pheu Thai to take the lead in forming a government if he fails to secure enough support in parliament to become prime minister in the second round of voting and curb Senate power in co-electing a PM.
Upper House under fire
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/01/2023
» It is no secret that over the past three years, the Senate has been lambasted for favouring the government. The criticism is not entirely unfair. Out of 250 senators, 244 were selected by the National Council of Peace and Order, and they have a track record of resisting legal proposals to curb their ability to elect prime ministers.