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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026
» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
Senate ends free meals for members
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.
Clean Air Bill could hurt economy, says Bhumjaithai MP
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026
» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has voiced strong reservations over the Clean Air Bill, warning that if passed into law, it could give excessive powers to state officials and damage the country’s economic competitiveness.
Senators back plan to end free meals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2026
» Senators have backed a plan by MPs to end free meals, in a bid to cut public spending amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Prachachat denounces attack
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Prachachat Party has called on the government to find those responsible for the armed attack on Kamonsak Leewamoh, its Narathiwat MP, warning that any failure to act could undermine public confidence in the deep South.
Opposition targets govt over energy crisis
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/03/2026
» The opposition is gearing up to question the government over the energy crisis and propose measures to cushion the impact amid rising concerns, said People's Party list-MP and spokesman Parit Wacharasindhu.
People's Party leader ready to step aside
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party (PP), has declared he is prepared to step down if a court orders him to suspend his duties, as legal uncertainty continues to hang over 44 current and former party MPs.
Senate panel presses Social Security Office on hearing data
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026
» A Senate panel has intensified pressure on the Social Security Office (SSO) to disclose raw data from a recent public hearing on proposed changes to election rules for the Social Security Board (SSB), as scrutiny grows over management of the 3-trillion-baht Social Security Fund.
Post-poll power plays face danger
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2026
» More than two weeks after the Feb 8 general election, the political landscape remains clouded by legal uncertainty and high-stakes coalition bargaining.
Yodchanan may not take ministry post
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» Speculation is mounting that Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat may not take up any ministerial post in the new government being formed by the Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party.