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Senate mulls cutting committee numbers
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/07/2024
» The number of standing committees in the Senate looks set to be reduced proportional to the decreased number of senators in the Upper House, amid concerns that a reduction could undermine the chamber's function in government.
PM defends budget top-up to fund handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2024
» Increasing the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht is crucial to stimulate the economy, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday, as he proposed a supplementary budget bill to the House to help fund the digital wallet scheme.
New Senate can be 'a beacon of hope'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/07/2024
» The new Senate promises to be a beacon of hope and bring change to Thai politics, believes Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit.
Chemicals 'must all be relocated'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/05/2024
» Residents in Rayong have called on the provincial governor to urgently relocate dangerous chemicals kept at a hazardous waste storage plant following last month's factory fire there.
Phumtham plays down central bank warning on handouts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/04/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai is downplaying the leak of a classified document from the Bank of Thailand (BoT), which contains warnings for the government against implementing the digital wallet handout scheme.
Reshuffle to follow Songkran
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/04/2024
» Discussions among coalition parties over whether it is time for this cabinet's first shake-up will take place after the Songkran holiday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday, despite previously brushing aside rumours that a change was on the cards.
Move Forward Party demands action on call centre gangs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government yesterday of failing to honour its promise to stamp out call centre gangs operating on the other side of the Thai-Myanmar border -- a growing threat to Thailand and other countries.
Cabinet mulls easing alcohol curbs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2024
» The cabinet has agreed in principle on five bills to amend the alcoholic beverages control law, which seek to extend selling hours and allow greater flexibility for advertisements, prompting opposition from anti-alcohol advocates.
MFP urges caution over censure talks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/03/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has said it won't hold a censure debate against the government anytime soon, insisting any grilling should only proceed at the appropriate time.
Group steps up amnesty call
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/03/2024
» A support group for relatives of victims killed in the 1992 Black May uprising has urged the ruling Pheu Thai Party to stop dragging its feet in honouring the party's promise to push for an amnesty for all political offenders.