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Govt accused of navy fund graft bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government of attempting to embezzle budget funds for the navy's procurement of a new frigate in parliament.
Jirayu wants to chair panel to offload military businesses
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2024
» Defence Ministry spokesman Jirayu Houngsub has expressed an interest in becoming the chair of a special parliamentary committee set up on Thursday to push for the transfer of several businesses under the military's control to other state agencies.
Decision looms on fighter jet funding
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/08/2022
» The House committee scrutinising the 2023 budget bill will decide on Wednesday on a request by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for a budget to fund its F-35A fighter jet procurement scheme.
Pornpetch scotches job grade fears
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/05/2018
» National Legislative Assembly (NLA) president Pornpetch Witchitcholchai yesterday played down criticism of a proposal to equate military ranks and civilian grades, saying it was not designed to enable military officers to apply for jobs at public agencies.
Grassroots activism spurs Dao Din
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2018
» The last public appearance of anti-coup student Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, widely known as Pai Dao Din, was in 2017 when he was sentenced for lese majeste, added to his sentence for protesting against the then-draft constitution.
Panel eyes complaints body for cops
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/12/2017
» The committee on police reform has proposed setting up a special panel to deal specifically with complaints submitted by police officers claiming unfair treatment.
Sacked parliament officials deny wrongdoing, will appeal
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/07/2016
» Two high-level parliament officials sacked by National Legislative Assembly president Pornpetch Wichitcholachai say they will appeal against their dismissal to the Parliament Service Commission.
UDD cancel April 10 event
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2015
» The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship has cancelled its merit-making rite for those killed on April 10, 2010, scheduled at a temple in Pathum Thani on Friday, when soldiers showed up and issued a banning order, UDD leader Jatuporn Promphan said on Thursday.
CDC to back House picking PM
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2014
» A sub-committee of the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has proposed future prime ministers be selected by the House of Representatives as was stipulated in the 2007 constitution.