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B400 daily wage plan ‘cannot be derailed’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has insisted the 400-baht daily minimum wage must take effect on Oct 1 as planned despite the failure of the national wage committee to endorse it yet.
Thailand's People's Party calls for charter rejig before election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2024
» The main opposition People’s Party (PP) on Monday urged the new government to back section-by-section charter amendment and the drafting of a new constitution to ensure both processes are completed before the next general election.
Upheavals spur legal reform push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/08/2024
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) is enlisting the help of the ruling Pheu Thai Party to push for legal amendments that would prevent a repeat of recent political upheavals, according to PP leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.
10K wallet still 'to proceed'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/08/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party's flagship digital wallet handout policy is expected to proceed, with funds to be distributed in cash to vulnerable people first via the welfare card, according to a source.
Panel tweaks vote's timeframe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/07/2024
» The House committee vetting four bills seeking to amend the referendum law has decided to adjust the timeframe for holding a referendum on a charter rewrite, according to Nikorn Chamnong, secretary to the special House committee studying the bills.
Keskamol will not quit Senate: lawyer
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2024
» Senator Keskamol Pleansamai does not intend to resign amid the current controversy surrounding her educational background, according to her lawyer, Decha Kittiwittayanan.
Referendum 'held back' by current law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/05/2024
» The law needs to be amended before a referendum on the first charter is held, according to Chartthaipattana Party list-MP Nikorn Chamnong, who heads a sub-committee on the charter referendum.
Pita braces for political uncertainty
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pita Limjaroenrat admits his political career may be over if the Future Forward Party is dissolved. But he says he will have no regrets over his time in opposition as the party has been working hard for the people.
Thaksin tours old power base
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/03/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's trip to his home province of Chiang Mai on Thursday is seen as a bid to bolster the ruling Pheu Thai Party's popularity after its defeat to the more progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) in the May 14 election.
Activist wants funding probe into renovations at Govt House
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/03/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana said on Wednesday he would petition the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) to look into the expenditure of 138 million baht for renovation and procurement at Government House.