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Academics sound alarm ahead of poll
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2026
» A group calling itself Academics for Society are urging voters to impose an "electoral boycott" on political parties it says are hostile to Thailand's long-term development, warning that the country is nearing a critical breaking point ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
Coalition in crisis
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/07/2025
» Amnesty bills are now taking precedence over the more controversial Entertainment Complex Bill as the administration walks a political tightrope, with critics wondering if the move is a sincere attempt to reconcile a fragmenting coalition or rather a strategic manoeuvre by an embattled government.
PM could face court test
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to decide on Tuesday on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.
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.
Thaksin lawyer fit for government?
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» Eyebrows are being raised as an ex-lawyer is tipped to become a cabinet minister despite having served jail time for contempt of court over the so-called "cash-stuffed paper bag" scandal representing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a controversial land case in 2008.
Bill to limit households to 10 plants
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/06/2022
» A new bill being vetted by a House committee on cannabis and hemp will limit the number of cannabis plants which a household could grow to ten and require large-scale cannabis growers to pay a progressive levy to the government which increases with the size of the operation.
Pundits slam Pheu Thai 'outsider' bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2022
» A proposed change to the political parties law has come under fire from a senator and leading academic for trying to remove restrictions against a non-member exerting control over a political party.
Thamanat's future unclear
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2021
» A question mark hangs over the political future of Thamanat Prompow, secretary-general of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), after he was accused of being behind the move to oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in last week's censure debate.
Future Forward to push charter changes after election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/10/2018
» The Future Forward Party says it will kick off its campaign to amend the 2017 constitution on Feb 25, the day after the planned general election.
Somkid in outsider PM storm
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/04/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is under fire after publicly expressing support for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to become the next so-called outsider, or unelected, prime minister.