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Thai conservatives flex political muscle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» The decision to nominate Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister signals that Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, will go all out to rebuild a support base to fend off the People's Party (PP), according to a political analyst.
Pheu Thai sticks to digital wallet plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2024
» The 10,000-baht digital wallet project faces uncertainty after the removal of the previous cabinet, but the Pheu Thai Party is committed to advocating for its flagship policy in the next government, said caretaker Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Pheu Thai aims to woo casino critics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» The governing Pheu Thai Party is convinced it can persuade the second-largest coalition partner, Bhumjaithai, to drop its opposition to legalising casinos.
House postpones selection of new deputy speaker
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2024
» The House of Representatives has postponed the selection of a new first deputy speaker, replacing former MP Padipat Suntiphada, because there are no candidates.
PM asked to explain failed finance bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2024
» The House Committee on Political Development, Mass Communications, and Public Participation is demanding clarification from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after he failed to endorse 16 bills related to financial legislation in a timely manner.
Ex-MFP MPs set to face ethics probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/08/2024
» An investigation is underway into the ethical conduct of 44 politicians of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) who supported a bill seeking to revise the lese majeste law, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said on Thursday.
New deputy speaker expected next week
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2024
» The House of Representatives is expected to select a new first deputy House speaker next Wednesday to replace Padipat Suntiphada, who lost his MP status as a result of the Constitutional Court dissolving the Move Forward Party, according to chief government whip Wisut Chainaroon.
Senate panel selection vote gets heated
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» Senators from minority factions have cried foul after senators from the majority bloc voted themselves in to dominate the Senate committee scrutinising the qualifications of the new attorney-general.
Thaksin parole to end on Aug 31
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/08/2024
» Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will formally complete his one-year prison term on Aug 31 this year, according to the Department of Corrections (DoC), despite him having already been released from the Police General Hospital, where he stayed instead of jail.
Srettha defends integrity in court
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin submitted a closing statement on Tuesday to the Constitutional Court, insisting he has worked with honesty and integrity amid scrutiny over his appointment of former convict Pichit Chuenban as PM's Office Minister.