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Pheu Thai shrugs off latest petition
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/10/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party shrugged off the latest petition against the party, saying it can address every issue raised and stressed that some of the claims are without merit.
Short arm of the law
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/10/2024
» As the expiry of the statute of limitations in the Tak Bai case looms, the ruling Pheu Thai Party has yet to show its willingness to bring those involved to justice -- if only as a gesture of respect for the rule of law. That is upsetting, to say the least.
Outlook dims for People's Party
News, Published on 05/10/2024
» From the Sept 15 by-election in Phitsanulok sprang theories on how the next general election will turn out for the biggest party three years from now.
New charter unlikely under Pheu Thai
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2024
» Despite the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader's staunch denial that the party has anything to do with the Senate's decision to retain the double majority requirement for a referendum on a new constitution, it is an open secret that the second-largest member in the government coalition stands to benefit significantly from a charter rewrite.
Immigration asked for Prawit's travel records
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2024
» Former Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit has asked the Immigration Bureau to release Prawit Wongsuwon's immigration records in a bid to verify the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader's claim that he was unable to attend many House sessions because he was abroad.
Is the writing on the wall for Prawit?
News, Published on 30/09/2024
» The first rule for every MP or senator is to attend parliamentary meetings on a regular basis. There are two sessions, each lasting 120 days, within a year. That means parliamentarians work only 240 days in a year, but the days they are supposed to sit in parliament to deliberate bills are even less.
Thai govt's charter amendment on the rocks
Published on 29/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party's U-turn on its charter amendment proposal concerning the ethical standards of political officeholders has raised questions over whether the government will pursue any amendments or even follow through on its commitment to draft a new charter.
Furore over substandard school meals
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/09/2024
» The office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) are investigating school meals at Rajaprajanugroh 47 School in Phetchaburi after photos of its reportedly substandard meals were circulated online.
Opposition won’t pursue ethics amendments for now
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2024
» The People’s Party has agreed to put on hold its push to amend articles in the constitution that deal with ethical standards for political officeholders, following a U-turn by the Pheu Thai Party on the matter.
Bail for Thanong in Rolls Royce-THAI bribes case
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 26/09/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Wednesday released former finance minister Thanong Bidaya on bail after he was arraigned over bribery allegations in a deal to supply Rolls-Royce engines for Thai Airways International (THAI) more than three decades ago.