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PP's Parit tries to turn govt policy statement into censure debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/09/2024
» The government's policy statement wrapped up on Saturday with a promise to stimulate the sluggish economy and tackle stubborn debt problems as ministers asked for public confidence in its ability to implement the policies.
People's Party slams 'empty' government labour vows
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2024
» The opposition has called for implementing the ruling Pheu Thai Party's promised 600-baht minimum wage while criticising the government's labour policy for lacking initiatives to enhance labour skills.
Digital wallet handout funds 'put Thai state-run banks at risk’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2024
» The opposition has raised concerns that five state-run banks may never get back the money the government plans to take from them to partially finance the digital wallet scheme.
MFP slams military budget, questions anti-drone funding
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Friday took aim at the national defence budget, saying the military spending plan did not reflect changing security challenges and threats.
Pheu Thai firms ties with CPP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has proposed setting up a joint committee with the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), mainly focusing on border trading development, Pheu Thai secretary-general Sorawong Thienthong said on Tuesday.
4 Move Forward MPs quit bridge panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2024
» Four MPs of the Move Forward Party (MFP) have quit a House committee studying the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, saying they do not want to rubber-stamp a project they disagree with.
Senators seek general debate with PM
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/01/2024
» The Senate's political development committee has agreed to seek a general debate on the Pheu Thai-led government's implementation of its policies and will start gathering support on Tuesday, according to Sen Seree Suwanpanont, chair of the panel.
Pheu Thai's ‘sluggish' policy pace spurs debate call
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2024
» The Senate is considering seeking a general debate on the Pheu Thai-led government's policy implementation, which appears to be going at a sluggish pace, said Senator Seree Suwanpanont.
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.
Govt nod for 'CEO governors'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/12/2023
» The cabinet has agreed in principle to grant all provincial governors authority broadly equivalent to that of a company CEO, as part of the government's decentralisation policy.