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House called in to debate budget cuts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has called a special parliamentary session from Wednesday to Friday to deliberate the 3.78-trillion-baht budget after the review panel trimmed nearly nine billion baht and reallotted funds to seven agencies, reports say.
Strained ties over deputy speaker role
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/08/2025
» Tensions are running high within the coalition government after the ruling Pheu Thai Party on Tuesday insisted the position of first deputy House speaker belongs to its quota, following an unexpected bid by the Klatham Party, a small yet powerful coalition partner, to nominate its own candidate for the post.
Parliament president blasts Cambodia for 'fake claims'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/07/2025
» The president of the Thai National Assembly has condemned Cambodia’s House speaker for making “groundless, misleading allegations” against Thailand during a high-level Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting in Geneva that ends on Thursday.
King extends patronage to strife-hit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/07/2025
» His Majesty the King has graciously offered royal patronage to all those injured during the clashes in the Thailand-Cambodia border area. The royal support will also be extended to help restore the homes affected by the fighting.
New 2nd deputy speaker chosen
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2025
» Parliament has approved Chalad Khamchuang, a Pheu Thai Party MP for Roi Et, as second deputy House speaker following a heated debate.
Court to weigh parliament's role in charter amendments
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court has scheduled Sept 10 for delivering its ruling on a significant legal question regarding the scope of parliament's authority in amending the constitution, particularly on whether a referendum must be held before or after parliamentary approval of a draft charter.
Thin majority pressures Thailand's governing coalition
Published on 20/07/2025
» Wisut Chainarun, the government chief whip, admitted the coalition's razor-thin parliamentary margin makes life awkward, and called for greater turnout from coalition MPs during House sessions.
People's Party fears 'instability' will hold up laws
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/07/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has warned of negative signals after a House session collapsed on its opening day, raising concerns over government stability and future legislative progress.
Opposition to discuss strategy
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/07/2025
» Opposition party leaders are scheduled to meet on Thursday to decide whether to table a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, while opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has called for caution, urging MPs to wait for the right moment.
Debate on casino complex bill delayed for one month
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/06/2025
» Debate on the proposed casino-entertainment complex bill -- initially slated as the first item in the upcoming House session on July 3 -- will be postponed by about one month for further review, a move not linked to a political rift, says the Pheu Thai Party.