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March 29 proposed as Thai election date
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has proposed a timeline that would result in Thailand’s general election being held on March 29, 2026, along with a constitutional referendum.
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.
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.
Amnesty bill faces uncertainty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2024
» An amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is long overdue and a fresh bid to push for one this time round is unlikely to trigger political turmoil like the previous attempt in 2013, according to political analysts.
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.
Over 71% online reject MFP's draft amnesty law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2023
» The majority of people do not approve of the draft amnesty law proposed by the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), according to a recent online public hearing.
New charter referendum bill: B3bn
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/11/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) has estimated that organising a referendum would cost 3 billion baht, up from the 2.7 billion baht price tag in the previous round, largely due to an increase in voters.
Critics fear 'biased' charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP)-sponsored motion aimed at a charter rewrite failed to get approval from the House of Representatives because critics feared it would create a biased charter amendment, according to Nikorn Jamnong, head of a sub-panel on gathering public opinions on a referendum for a constitutional amendment.
Move Forward's fortunes still up in the air
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/06/2023
» The Election Commission's (EC) endorsement of all 500 MPs-elect has paved the way for parliament to convene and choose a new prime minister.
Democrats call on ex-leaders to help with campaign
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2023
» Three former Democrat Party leaders will be roped in to assist in the party's election campaign with a suggestion that one, Abhisit Vejjajiva, be nominated as the Democrats' prime ministerial candidate alongside its leader, Jurin Laksanawisit.