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Thailand's regional security makeover
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 05/03/2024
» After more than six months in power, border security-related issues have emerged as the Srettha government's non-economic top priority.
Activists urge UN, other countries to reject Land Bridge scheme
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2024
» A group of local activists has petitioned the United Nations and several foreign embassies to reject the government’s Land Bridge megaproject, saying the project would violate the human rights of residents in the affected areas.
Democrats 'need MFP backing' for debate motion
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/03/2024
» Whether a censure debate or a general debate will take place in the House depends on the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) as the Democrat Party does not have enough votes to sponsor such a motion, said Democrat list-MP Jurin Laksanawisit.
MFP must dare to rebuke dubious deals
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 04/03/2024
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's first foreign visitor since his release on early parole from Police General Hospital on Feb 18 was Cambodian Supreme Privy Council President Hun Sen.
Thai MPs hold Myanmar seminar over junta’s objection
Published on 02/03/2024
» Thai parliamentarians opened a seminar on Saturday on the political situation in Myanmar, including opponents of the neighbouring country’s military government, despite the junta’s objection.
No plans to hold censure debate yet, opposition says
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/03/2024
» The opposition bloc has yet to decide whether or not to table a no-confidence motion against the government during the current parliamentary session.
Opposition whip clashes with PPRP over use of room
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/03/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has demanded that the ruling coalition partner Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) immediately vacate a room reportedly reserved for the opposition whip in parliament.
Key ministers play down reshuffle rumours
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/03/2024
» Three prominent cabinet ministers have dismissed speculation they may be the target of a reshuffle possibly being implemented after the budget expenditure bill is passed in early April.
Singapore to buy eight F-35A jets, boost defence spending
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/02/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore will acquire eight Lockheed Martin Corp F-35A fighter jets to be delivered around 2030, adding another tranche of modern aircraft to the city-state’s fleet, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen told parliament Wednesday.
New attacks on booze label push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/02/2024
» Producers of alcoholic beverages and business operators in the tourism sector are stepping up their fight against the government's plan to introduce a regulation regarding graphic health warnings against alcohol.