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BJT may seek wriggle room from pact
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/09/2025
» Now that the dust has settled, it appears the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is discreetly abandoning its promises regarding the push to rewrite the charter -- a major condition in exchange for the People's Party's (PP) support for its leader's premiership bid.
Public referendum is non-negotiable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» Any move to draft a new constitution must begin with a public referendum rather than parliamentary deliberation, in line with the Constitutional Court's ruling, according to Senator Phisit Apivatanapong.
Upheaval unlikely to affect budget debate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/09/2025
» Ongoing political changes are unlikely to disrupt the deliberation of the fiscal 2026 budget, says caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Political vacuum unlikely to disrupt budget debate
Published on 01/09/2025
» Ongoing political changes are unlikely to disrupt the deliberation of the fiscal 2026 budget, says caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Upper House has 'no plan to derail budget legislation'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/08/2025
» Senator Phisit Apivatanapong, a spokesman for the special committee on Senate whip affairs, yesterday dismissed speculation that the Upper House is seeking to derail the 2026 budget bill, pending its review.
Senate to mull delaying posts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/05/2025
» A motion asking the Senate to delay its reviews for positions at independent organisations will be voted on this week, said Sen Phisit Apivatanapong, a spokesman for the special committee on Senate whip affairs.
Senator nominations stoke debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/05/2025
» Conflicting opinions have emerged among senators as the review sessions of nominees for cherished positions at independent organisations are set for Friday.
Monthien defends high price of furniture picks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/05/2025
» Auditor-General Monthien Charoenpol has defended the choice of high-priced furniture selected for the new State Audit Office (SAO) headquarters building, which collapsed on March 28.
Auditor denies links to design of collapsed building
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2025
» Former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas has denied any involvement in the design of the State Audit Office (SAO) building that collapsed during the recent earthquake that originated in Myanmar.
SAO collapse probe shreds reputations
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/04/2025
» Out of the blue and rather belatedly, former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas offered a ridiculous apology over the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Chatuchak district, saying he was sorry for using feng shui in his selection of the building's location.