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PP questions BJT absence at charter talks
Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2025
» The People's Party has questioned the Bhumjaithai Party's (BJT) absence from a House discussion on charter amendment, as three major political parties prepare to submit a draft amendment to Section 256, paving the way for the drafting of a new constitution.
BJT may seek wriggle room from pact
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/09/2025
» Now that the dust has settled, it appears the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is discreetly abandoning its promises regarding the push to rewrite the charter -- a major condition in exchange for the People's Party's (PP) support for its leader's premiership bid.
Defections test government pact
Oped, Published on 18/09/2025
» About 50 national and local politicians from the southern province of Chumphon on Wednesday defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJP), raising questions about whether the ruling party can still honour its agreement not to form a majority government.
B150 billion available for ‘quick-win’ stimulus
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new Thai government has financial ammunition of roughly 150 billion baht to carry out its “quick-win” stimulus projects, according to a Ministry of Finance official who requested anonymity.
50 politicians leave United Thai Nation to join PM’s Bhumjaithai
Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2025
» About 50 national and local politicians from the southern province of Chumphon defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday.
Election Commission says Thaksin did not influence six parties
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has dropped a complaint claiming former prime minister Thaskin Shinawatra illegally wielded influence over six political parties while a reform network is seeking to have him deemed a “low-class inmate”.
Thai PM Anutin urges swift rewrite of charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said a charter rewrite must be expedited as parliament holds the authority to initiate the drafting of a new constitution.
New govt may last longer than pledged
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's latest round of political tumult reached a culmination when the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the hitherto ruling Pheu Thai (PT) Party from office on Aug 29, paving the way for Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul to succeed her as prime minister with the Lower House's majority support a week later.
PM Anutin introduces his economic team
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday introduced the new government’s economic team led by Ekniti Nitithanprapas as deputy prime minister and finance minister, and hotel executive Suphajee Suthumpun as commerce minister.
Three new MPs sworn in
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/09/2025
» Three new MPs were sworn in this week, including former Bangkok governor Pol Gen Aswin Kwanmuang, following the recent change of government.