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Anti-fake news hub under fire
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday slammed the Anti-Fake News Centre (AFNC) for its poor performance and called for the unit's funding to be cut.
New attacks on booze label push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/02/2024
» Producers of alcoholic beverages and business operators in the tourism sector are stepping up their fight against the government's plan to introduce a regulation regarding graphic health warnings against alcohol.
Air force says golf course ‘can’t be converted’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2024
» Dhupatemiya Golf Course cannot be converted into a sports complex as the site is a military security stronghold, according to Defence Ministry spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
Pheu Thai stance on lese majeste is firm
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/02/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai restated on Wednesday the Pheu Thai Party's opposition to incorporating lese majeste offences into an amnesty plan, despite the potential indictment of jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for insulting the monarchy.
Opposition gears up for accountability showdown
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2024
» The opposition is considering whether to launch its first no-confidence or general debate against the government at the end of March or early April, according to the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Ex-minister Suchart lawyers up in human trafficking case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2024
» Former labour minister Suchart Chomklin has set up a legal team to advise him on what to do next after he was implicated in a bribery and human trafficking case involving the sending of Thai workers to Finland to pick berries.
MFP blasts 'lame duck' budget bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/01/2024
» The opposition on Wednesday described the 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill for fiscal 2024 as a "lame duck", decrying the vague wording used to explain its spending targets and complaining about its potential inefficiency, among other issues.
Anti-corruption body plans public hearing on govt's 10k plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/12/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is planning to hold a public hearing to gauge opinions about the government's handling of its 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme as part of the NACC's monitoring of this controversial project.
Activist demands action on pork scandal
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» Activist lawyer Achariya Ruangrattanapong has asked the opposition Move Forward Party to push for action on the smuggled pork scandal, saying the public has not seen any progress despite confessions from some government officials involved.
Panel crafting budget plan for fiscal 2024
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/12/2023
» The House committee studying budget planning and monitoring budget spending is taking steps to arrive at a budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 which is tentatively scheduled to be examined by the House in early January.