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Court accepts petition on Senate poll rules
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court yesterday accepted for consideration petitions filed by Senate election candidates asking it to rule if four controversial provisions in the organic law governing the poll are in breach of the charter.
Conservatives still wield 'lawfare' axe
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/06/2024
» Thai politics is facing a dilemma once again as key parties are being slapped with lawsuits.
Yingluck optimistic about democracy
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/05/2024
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra says she sees light at the end of the tunnel now that the country has returned to a democratic path, 10 years after the coup that ousted her government.
Committee mulls ways to prevent fires
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/05/2024
» The House committee on industry will meet to discuss measures to prevent industrial accidents on Wednesday, in light of the recent string of warehouse and factory fires, the latest of which happened at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal (MTT) in Rayong last week.
PM takes page from Thaksin's playbook
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2024
» The cabinet reshuffle may trigger speculation about cracks in the Pheu Thai Party, owing to the departure of prominent figures like Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. The shift indicates that ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the reins of the party.
Thaksin's trip to Phuket comes under scrutiny
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/05/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island.
Thaksin’s trip to Phuket under scrutiny
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/05/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s trip to Phuket, which he claimed to be a private leisure trip, has drawn flak as he was seen meeting several local administrative officials and business figures on the island.
Cabinet mulls three referenda
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/04/2024
» A first charter referendum is expected to take place in August if the cabinet acknowledges a recommendation that three referenda should be held over the course of amending the entire charter, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
MFP seminar talks govt's digital wallet
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/04/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has suggested the government revise the conditions for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme so that it benefits small businesses more than larger corporations.
Election Commission charges 'ineligible' MP
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/04/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has decided to take legal action against former Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for Rayong Nakhonchai Khunnarong and demanded he pay for a by-election after finding him ineligible to run for a House seat.