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Democrat Party at a crossroads
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Democrat Party, Thailand’s oldest political party, is undergoing a major leadership transition following the resignation of party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, who cited health concerns as his reason for stepping down.
Govt backs People's Party wish list
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party (PT) says the Pheu Thai-led coalition has accepted the opposition People's Party's (PP) conditions to secure its support for the upcoming prime ministerial vote.
Speaker says respect the rules
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/03/2025
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has urged the opposition to adhere to censure debate rules following reports that former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will likely be mentioned.
Dems’ ex-boss scoffs at rumoured Pheu Thai deal
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai on Tuesday reiterated his stance that the party should not join the Pheu Thai-led government, saying this was consistent with his message to voters during the 2023 election campaign.
Coalition party joins critics of casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/08/2024
» Members of both the coalition Bhumjaithai and opposition Democrat parties have spoken out against the government's entertainment complex bill, saying that the benefits will not outweigh the negative impacts.
No plans to hold censure debate yet, opposition says
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/03/2024
» The opposition bloc has yet to decide whether or not to table a no-confidence motion against the government during the current parliamentary session.
Thaksin parole was 'perfectly legal'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2024
» Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong said the parole recently granted to convicted former prime minister Thaskin Shinawatra -- who did not spend a single night in jail after his return to Thailand late last year -- was in line with legal criteria.
Democrats won't mention Thaksin in censure debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2024
» The opposition Democrat Party says it won’t mention the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an inmate during the next censure debate because it is not directly related to the government’s job performance.
Pita under fire over horn stunt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/02/2024
» A political activist group on Friday petitioned the House of Representatives to investigate Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP and its former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, for alleged ethical violations, saying he failed to fulfil his duty as a bail bondsman for student activist Tantawan Tuatulanon, who honked a car horn at a royal motorcade on Sunday.
House panel to visit hospital but meeting with Thaksin uncertain
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2024
» Members of the House committee on police affairs will on Friday visit the Police General Hospital but it is still uncertain if they will be able to see its most high-profile patient, convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.