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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.
Committee backs navy's frigate plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/03/2024
» PATHUM THANI: The House of Representatives committee on the armed forces has thrown its support behind the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) plan to procure a new frigate, saying the new ship, which will be assembled locally, will lead to more jobs for local workers.
Relocation 'may stem rivalry'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2024
» Relocating Rajamangala University of Technology's Uthenthawai Campus (Uthen) from its long-established site in Bangkok's Pathumwan district could mitigate violent rivalry with Pathumwan Institute of Technology students, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday.
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.
Isoc 4 comes under fire for targeting Malay activists
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/01/2024
» The Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Human Rights promised on Wednesday to look into a complaint regarding the Internal Security Operation Command (Isoc) Region 4's decision to penalise activists for wearing Malay traditional dress at an event in Pattani in 2022.
B28m okayed for cable car project in Loei
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2023
» A budget of 28 million baht was approved by the cabinet at its recent mobile meeting to fund the design of a controversial cable car project running up Phu Kradueng national park in Loei, said an MP representing the province.
No 'fast-track' in appointments
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin has denied providing a "fast-track pass" for a police appointment, saying an investigation will get underway to determine if there was any wrongdoing.
Songkran set to 'go global'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/12/2023
» Thailand will transform Songkran into a month-long global water festival next year to boost its "soft power" and attract international tourists.
House panel to review casino plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/10/2023
» The House of Representatives has set up a 60-member committee to study the potential opening of entertainment complexes, including casinos, to address the problem of illegal casinos and boost the country's economy, as proposed in a motion submitted by MPs from various parties.
Just 180 active 'influential people', 10 provinces have none
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/10/2023
» The House committee on administration announced on Wednesday it had learned there are just 180 active "influential people" in the country, and 10 provinces are totally free of them.