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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026
» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
Parties trade barbs over pollution
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2025
» The government and opposition parties are locked in a war of words over the worsening microdust situation with the crisis now expected to last until Friday.
Opposition preps to grill coalition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2025
» The opposition looks set to file a motion seeking a censure debate against the coalition government by February, while the debate is expected to come between late February and early March, said Pakornwut Udompipatskul, a People's Party (PP) list MP and the head opposition whip.
Thaksin under fire for racist jibe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, has come under fire over racist remarks he allegedly made during a campaign rally in Chiang Rai, with a senator calling on him to give a public apology for the insensitive comments.
Prawit confidant refutes iCon fraud connection rumours
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/11/2024
» Gen Vitch Devahasdin na Ayudhya, a close associate of Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, tried to distance the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader from politician Samart Janechaijittawanich, who was arrested on Monday in connection with the high-profile public fraud case linked to The iCon Group.
Government moves forward with casino complex plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2024
» The government will proceed with plans for a mega entertainment complex in Thailand that would include casinos, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Thursday.
PP transport bill falls short in House vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2024
» The House of Representatives rejected a transport bill proposed by the People's Party (PP) that would allow local administrators to operate transport services independently and approve operations by other transport services.
Senator’s bid to target outspoken judge shot down
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas has been thwarted in her attempt to seek a debate on the conduct of a Constitutional Court judge who made widely criticised remarks recently about the dissolution of the Move Forward Party.
Student poverty ‘falling on deaf ears’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» The government is paying insufficient attention to the dire need for extra funds to save millions of students from leaving the education system because they have run out of money, says an opposition MP.
Flak for senators' overseas trips
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2024
» Plans by senators to go overseas on trips costing millions of baht have come under fire as their terms end on May 10.