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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.
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 House dissolution timeframe confirmed
News, Published on 19/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the House of Representatives will be dissolved four months after the government delivers its policy statement to parliament.
Nuttaphong floated as Pheu Thai pick for PM
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has hinted at its intention to approach Nuttaphong Kunakornwong, a son-in-law of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, whom many supporters now want to see named as a party prime ministerial candidate in the next general election.
Democats to elect new chief Oct 18
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Democrat Party has officially scheduled its extraordinary general meeting to elect a new leader and executive committee for Oct 18.
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.
Economist urges funding hike for 3 agencies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/09/2025
» A bank economist wants the new government to increase the budget for three agencies -- the Board of Investment (BoI), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and the Commerce Ministry -- to stimulate the economy during the administration's limited tenure.
Defections test government pact
Oped, Published on 18/09/2025
» About 50 national and local politicians from the southern province of Chumphon on Wednesday defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJP), raising questions about whether the ruling party can still honour its agreement not to form a majority government.
India lauds ITEC links with Thailand
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/09/2025
» The Indian embassy in Thailand praised the professional training partnership between Thailand and India as it honoured Thai alumni who have been trained by institutions in India.