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Critics blast plan to cut school aid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2025
» A proposal by a Senate education committee to reduce government funding for undocumented Cambodians studying in Thailand has drawn criticism from a fellow senator and human rights advocate, who warns that such a move may violate international humanitarian laws and children's rights.
Senator nominations stoke debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/05/2025
» Conflicting opinions have emerged among senators as the review sessions of nominees for cherished positions at independent organisations are set for Friday.
Senator pulls motion on prison healthcare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/02/2025
» Proceedings in the Senate chamber were briefly disrupted on Tuesday when a motion to debate equal rights for prisoners was suddenly withdrawn by the senator who submitted it.
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/01/2025
» Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit on Wednesday condemned a suggestion by a colleague to broadcast live the executions of convicts as a way to combat the drug problem.
Thaksin under fire for racist jibe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, has come under fire over racist remarks he allegedly made during a campaign rally in Chiang Rai, with a senator calling on him to give a public apology for the insensitive comments.
Possible Move Forward dissolution worries Thai senators
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/08/2024
» A group of senators has voiced concerns about the potential dissolution of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), saying Thailand’s democracy may take a step backwards.
Senate splinters as factions vie to control Speaker pick
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2024
» Senators are already campaigning for their choices to take up the coveted senate speaker and deputy roles.
New Senate can be 'a beacon of hope'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/07/2024
» The new Senate promises to be a beacon of hope and bring change to Thai politics, believes Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit.
New legislation proposed on torture, disappearances
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/07/2020
» The House committee on law, justice and human rights yesterday forwarded a bill on torture and forced disappearances to parliament.
Opposition targets government's 'information ops'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/03/2020
» The government was again accused of running an illicit propaganda campaign against its critics yesterday, as the opposition launched its mobile "censure debates".