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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.
Pheu Thai flags low public referendum awareness
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has warned that many voters remain unaware that a national referendum on drafting a new constitution will be held on the same day as the Feb 8 general election, cautioning that poor public communication could jeopardise the outcome and make future constitutional change far more difficult.
Subcommittee cuts parliament renovation budget by B702m
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/07/2025
» The House of Representatives' budget subcommittee has moved to slash the amount earmarked for renovations around the parliament complex, following a backlash from the public who deemed the project unnecessary.
Minister takes flak for veto decision
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2025
» Former Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak slammed Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin's decision to veto the Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) resolution to punish three doctors for their role in Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial stay at the Police General Hospital, warning he will face legal action for abusing his authority to protect the former prime minister.
FB, TikTok urged to help war on scams
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/02/2025
» The government has invited representatives from several social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, to discuss ways to tackle online scams.
Further internet access restrictions proposed to combat online scams
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2025
» Thai authorities are considering further restrictions on internet access along the Thai-Myanmar border, a region known for its numerous scam syndicates.
House, Senate hope to meet halfway on referendum
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/11/2024
» A compromise could be on the horizon between the House of Representatives and the Senate on the criteria for a referendum on amending the constitution.
Migrant decision stirs fury
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/11/2024
» The government has defended its decision to grant Thai citizenship to migrants and members of ethnic minorities, saying the policy is in line with the law.
MPs split on including lese majeste in amnesty bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2024
» MPs expressed mixed opinions on whether lese majeste offences should be included in an amnesty bill as the House of Representatives began reviewing a report prepared by a special House committee studying the bill.
Minister claims corruption crackdown gathers pace
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2023
» Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset said the government will continue to follow the money trail of influential figures which are believed to have engaged in questionable dealings, before suggesting taxes could be an effective way to root them out.