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Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.
Varawut outlines party's amnesty stance
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» Chartthaipattana Party leader Varawut Silpa-archa on Thursday affirmed the party’s stance against any attempts to include lese-majeste and serious criminal offences in a new amnesty bill.
Politicians make hay while the sun shines
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2022
» It was a year of tumult on the political front, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's selection as sole prime ministerial candidate of the United Thai Nation Party, the Constitutional Court's ruling that Prime Minister Prayut's term still had time to run, and the landslide victory of independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt in the Bangkok governor election.
Somkid clears path for PM bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2022
» Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak has resigned from all positions in Saha Pathana Inter-Holding Plc (SPI) as he prepares to accept the PM nomination of the Sang Anakhot Thai (Building Thailand's Future) Party (SATP).
Prawit in PPRP driver's seat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/03/2021
» The upcoming cabinet reshuffle involving the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) is said to have been finalised with PPRP MP for Sa Kaeo Trinuch Thienthong and list MP Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn strongly tipped to fill two vacant seats at the Education Ministry and the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Chuan to form unity panel despite boycott
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2020
» Parliament president Chuan Leekpai says he will press ahead with plans for a reconciliation committee and gather opinions from former prime ministers including Gen Surayud Chulanont.
Charter panel pushing one referendum
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2020
» One referendum, not two, will be held to decide the fate of an amended constitution, according to the House committee studying the proposed changes.
Coalition-leader elects new chief as old guard ousted
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2020
» The Palang Pracharath Party on Saturday elected Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon as its new leader in an uncontested race which uprooted people close to the previous leadership from its executive board as was widely anticipated.
MPs urge charter change
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2019
» A group of Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MPs on Friday tabled an urgent motion to the House of Representatives to push for amendments to the constitution.
More House panels tipped
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/06/2019
» The number of standing committees in the House of Representatives is expected to be increased to ensure all parties have their share of committee chairmen.