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Thailand's House to debate amnesty bill
Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» Parliamentarians will debate on Thursday to determine whether an amnesty bill should cover offenders of Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese majeste law.
Flak mounts over Thai charter rewrite bid
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/09/2024
» Opposition is mounting against a bid by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, particularly provisions concerning the ethical standards for political office-holders.
Cast out into the cold
News, Published on 21/09/2024
» It is now apparent who was more expendable between the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in the eyes of Pheu Thai.
United Thai Nation Party opposes partial charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Coalition partner, the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), voiced opposition to the attempt by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, including one concerning the ethical standards to which political officeholders are held.
New board to check economic goals met
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a 22-member board to steer the government's economic stimulus policy to ensure the government can fulfil its pledge to bolster the economy.
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
Published on 19/09/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.
PM sets up new economic oversight board
Published on 19/09/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has appointed a 22-member board to steer economic stimulus policies to ensure the government can fulfil its pledge to bolster the economy
Prawit to file lawsuits over wiretapping
Published on 18/09/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon is preparing to sue TV host Danai Ekmahasawat and former Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit for releasing voice recordings allegedly incriminating him.
PP eager to cut ethics breach probes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/09/2024
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) has submitted a bill seeking to amend the constitution to curb the National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) authority to probe MPs and senators for ethical violations.
Government spokesman to be named soon
Published on 17/09/2024
» Jirayu Houngsub, a former spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, is expected to be appointed as the government spokesman next week, according to a source.