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Critics warn Thai ex-PM Thaksin off politics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the new government could be in trouble if they allow themselves to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political observers.
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.
Opposition warned over mentioning Shinawatras
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2024
» The opposition camp can raise issues related to paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter, Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, during the general debate at its own risk, said government chief whip Visuth Chainaroon.
General debate set for April
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/03/2024
» The general debate has been set for April 3-4 amid a warning that the opposition could face a legal backlash if they bring up issues related to former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Chalerm enters speaker fray
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/06/2023
» Pheu Thai heavyweight Chalerm Ubumrung has joined the fray to criticise the Move Forward Party (MFP) as both parties continue to lock horns over who gets the House speaker position after the formation of a new government.
Don't touch liquor bill: MP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2022
» A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP has warned the government to keep its hands off a bill seeking to liberalise the liquor industry amid reports of attempts to shoot it down in parliament.
Pheu Thai up in arms over Abhisit claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/05/2022
» Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has come under fire from Pheu Thai members over an interview in which he claimed the party wants to win the next election by a landslide in order to allow Thaksin Shinawatra to come home.
Sam Mitr moves to protect seats
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/02/2020
» The latest gathering of the Sam Mitr (Three Allies) group -- a key faction within the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) -- is seen as a show of force intended to warn against any attempts to cut its cabinet seat quota in the reshuffle expected after the no-confidence debate scheduled for this month.
'Run to Oust Uncle' activist vows to fight on
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/01/2020
» Unfazed by legal pressure from authorities, Tanawat Wongchai, one of the organisers of the anti-regime "Wing Lai Lung" (Run to Oust Uncle) running event on Jan 12, says he will press ahead with such activities until he achieves his aim.
Thanathorn hits back at 'leftist plot' claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2019
» Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Wednesday hit back at army chief Apirat Kongsompong who attacked "left-wing politicians" for trying to change the constitutional monarchy system and divide the people.