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New government must tackle SLAPP lawsuits
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/04/2026
» As the Anutin Charnvirakul government is about to officially begin work on Monday, with the cabinet formally sworn in, the public expects it to fulfil electoral pledges, address urgent issues, and pass crucial laws in the parliamentary pipeline.
Bhumjaithai's rise casts shadow over watchdogs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/03/2026
» Following parliament's decisive vote for a new prime minister, Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul is making a triumphant comeback. He now wields something akin to near-absolute power, having effectively seized control of the country's major political mechanisms and institutions.
Bright future for BJT, barring missteps
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/10/2025
» After delivering a policy statement in parliament early this week, the Bhumjaithai-led (BJT) coalition is now in full gear. With both populism and nationalism at play in the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the party finds its popularity surging like never before.
Energy minister’s shareholding under microscope
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 06/05/2025
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has called on the Election Commission (EC) to investigate shareholdings in four companies by Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.
Decision on Move Forward ethics case possible in two months
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/02/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is likely to decide within two months whether to press charges against 44 former MPs of the now-defunct Move Forward Party who supported a proposal to amend the lese-majeste law.
Thaksin lese majeste petition faces hurdles
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/10/2024
» The Constitutional Court has yet to decide whether to accept for review a petition accusing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the ruling Pheu Thai Party of attempting to undermine the constitutional monarchy.
Senators vow to defend rights of media workers
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/08/2024
» Senators who come from professional group No.18 -- mass communications and literature -- have pledged to elevate the status of media professionals and improve their quality of life.
Move Forward pokes holes in poll body's case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) insisted on Friday that the Election Commission’s complaint seeking its dissolution is flawed as it did not properly follow the steps prescribed in the organic law on political parties.