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Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
Paetongtarn clears air as ex-MP resigns
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party does not begrudge former Bangkok MP Wan Ubumrung resigning as a party member for fraternising with a party rival during a local election, Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Wednesday.
Wan Ubumrung quits Pheu Thai over 'fraternisation'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/07/2024
» Former Bangkok MP Wan Ubumrung has resigned from the ruling Pheu Thai Party after he was criticised for fraternising with a party opponent in a recent local election in Pathum Thani.
'No action yet' on PAO chairman
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/07/2024
» Pathum Thani provincial authorities will adhere to the Interior Ministry's instructions and the legal advice of the Council of State (CoS) when handling the controversy surrounding the provincial administrative organisation (PAO) chairman.
Shadow cast over Pathum Thani provincial election victory
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/07/2024
» Charn Phuangphet, a Pheu Thai Party candidate who won Sunday's election for Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman in Pathum Thani, may be unable to assume the position due to him being indicted in a procurement case 12 years ago.
Anti-Corruption Commission eyes more asset disclosure
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/03/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is looking to propose that officials from the Revenue Department, Excise Department, and Royal Thai Police (RTP) be required to report their assets in the interests of enhanced transparency.
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.
Deputy House Speaker Padipat expelled by MFP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2023
» The expulsion of Deputy House Speaker Padipat Santipada from the Move Forward Party (MFP) has long been anticipated as a political tactic to ensure the post remains in the hands of its allies while the MFP assumes the fully-fledged role of the main opposition party, according to politicians and academics.
Quorum at risk as MPs quit
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2023
» Seven more MPs have tendered their resignations, further increasing the risk of parliament axeing meetings due to a lack of quorum.
House votes down bill on cannabis and hemp
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2022
» The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to withdraw the Cannabis and Hemp Bill from its agenda by 198 votes to 136, with 12 abstentions, pending revision of its content which lawmakers viewed as loose and potentially exposing youth to health risks.