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Blast spurs call for Factory Act changes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is looking to amend laws on setting up fireworks factories following the deadly explosion at one such factory in Suphan Buri, according to a ministry official.
Leave senior officials be, govt warned
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/08/2023
» The caretaker government should maintain tradition and strictly comply with the constitution by not transferring top officials, particularly permanent secretaries, while a new government is in the process of taking charge of the country's administration, Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Phumtham Wechayachai said yesterday.
Foreign poll observers 'not needed'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/11/2018
» Responding to reports that some international organisations had sought permission from the Election Commission to observe next year's polls, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said he does not believe next year's general election should be supervised by international entities.
Lawyer and ex-official mulled for EC
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/10/2018
» A committee assigned to select the two final members of the Election Commission (EC) will nominate a former senior official and a lawyer. The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will then decide whether to approve or reject their choices.
NLA mends rift on probe bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/10/2017
» Lawmakers eked out a compromise yesterday on a contentious organic law on the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) that has divided the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) over whether the OAG should be empowered to probe the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
20-year plan panel meets for first time
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/09/2017
» The writing of the 20-year national strategic plan kicked off Tuesday with the first meeting of the 34-member committee.
70 officials placed under investigation
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/07/2017
» Seventy state officials are due to be investigated by the government's anti-graft agency for allegedly abusing their power, in the latest order issued under Section 44.
Hundreds of bullet-proof cars offered to graft busters
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2017
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission has issued a regulation permitting its officials at the provincial level to request the use of bullet-proof vehicles for safety during work.
NLA wants US envoy to 'explain'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/02/2015
» The coup-installed National Legislative Assembly has invited the US charge d’affaires in Bangkok to explain his country’s involvement in Thai politics.
Dissolution a 'last resort' option
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/12/2013
» A House dissolution could be a "last resort" to resolve the current political conflict, according to Pheu Thai Party insiders.