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Ethics changes face backlash
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» PM's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil on Monday downplayed criticism about a Pheu Thai Party-sponsored charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political postholders, saying it would not undermine the charter's fundamental principles against corruption.
United Thai Nation Party opposes partial charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Coalition partner, the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), voiced opposition to the attempt by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, including one concerning the ethical standards to which political officeholders are held.
Govt nominates Kittiratt for Bank of Thailand board chair: sources
Published on 16/09/2024
» The government will nominate a ruling party loyalist and critic of the central bank governor for chair of the Bank of Thailand (BoT), seeking to assert influence on the institution amid a protracted rift over interest rates, according to two sources.
PM promises policy continuity, but handout will change
Published on 05/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her first policy statement next week will echo that of her predecessor Srettha Thavisin, except for some details of the digital wallet handout programme.
Ruangkrai petitions EC to investigate Paetongtarn's eligibility
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/08/2024
» Prolific petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission to investigate the eligibility of Paetongtarn Shinawatra to hold the post of prime minister, questioning the date of her resignation from positions with 21 companies within the family's business empire.
Progressive chief shrugs off Thaksin’s ‘landslide’ prediction
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement has shrugged off a boast by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra that the Pheu Thai Party will win the next election by a landslide.
'Ung Ing' vows to serve all Thais
Published on 17/08/2024
» Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra, prime minister-elect, has vowed to work with determination to create opportunities and enhance the quality of life for all Thais.
Guest lecturers under fire for Move Forward dissolution ruling
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/08/2024
» Student activists at Thammasat and Chulalongkorn universities have launched campaigns against two Constitutional Court judges who are also guest lecturers at their institutions. This follows the court's ruling last Wednesday, which led to the disbandment of the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Court dissolves Move Forward Party
Online Reporters, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday disbanded the Move Forward Party (MFP), saying it was guilty of jeopardising the constitutional monarchy and national security, and banned its executives for 10 years.
Pita confident ahead of Move Forward dissolution ruling
Published on 07/08/2024
» Pita Limjaroenrat, chief adviser to the Move Forward Party, on Wednesday expressed confidence the party’s written defence, the facts and legal aspects would ensure it received justice in the dissolution case brought against it - just hours before the decision.