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Calls for scope of amnesty bills to widen
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2025
» A movement calling itself the People's Amnesty Network has urged lawmakers to expand the scope of political amnesty bills currently being deliberated in the House to include offences under Sections 110 and 112 of the Criminal Code.
Parties jostle over charter rewrite path
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/10/2025
» The People's Party (PP), a progressive party in Thai politics, secured a small victory in parliament this week, with its charter rewriting draft becoming the primary legislation for constitutional amendment.
BJT may seek wriggle room from pact
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 20/09/2025
» Now that the dust has settled, it appears the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) is discreetly abandoning its promises regarding the push to rewrite the charter -- a major condition in exchange for the People's Party's (PP) support for its leader's premiership bid.
People's Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Drone rules to be updated amid push for commercial use
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is preparing to amend the Air Navigation Act to better support the growth of drone aviation nationwide.
President could axe motion
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 10/03/2025
» Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has indicated he will not include a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawtra on parliament's agenda if the opposition refuses to remove any mention of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from the motion.
Political activist or lawfare warrior?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/11/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party faces an uncertain future as the Constitutional Court is due to decide on Nov 22 whether it will accept the case based on petitions that the part is allowing itself to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, father of the incumbent premier and party leader. If found guilty, the ruling party will be dissolved.
Pheu Thai shrugs off latest petition
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 12/10/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party shrugged off the latest petition against the party, saying it can address every issue raised and stressed that some of the claims are without merit.
Ethics changes face backlash
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» PM's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil on Monday downplayed criticism about a Pheu Thai Party-sponsored charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political postholders, saying it would not undermine the charter's fundamental principles against corruption.
Entertainment complex plan needs rejig
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/09/2024
» The contentious casino entertainment complex project has become one of the top 10 priorities for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.