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Expensive parliament projects draw flak
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Amid growing concerns about public spending and transparency, five key renovation projects within the parliament complex drew scrutiny during a House committee session on Thursday.
Thai senators slam 'wasteful' parliament renovation plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.
Senate panel pushes to raise quake aid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/04/2025
» A Senate committee on budgeting is looking to submit a proposal to increase compensation for victims of the March 28 earthquake.
Thailand imposes burning ban to curb PM2.5 pollution
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/01/2025
» The government has announced a “no-burn” measure in a bid to control air pollution, with punishment lined up for violators.
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.
300 same sex couples expected to wed in Bangkok Jan 23
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/01/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) expects some 300 same-sex couples will tie the knot in Bangkok on Jan 23 when the historic marriage equality law takes effect.
Pita under fire over horn stunt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/02/2024
» A political activist group on Friday petitioned the House of Representatives to investigate Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP and its former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, for alleged ethical violations, saying he failed to fulfil his duty as a bail bondsman for student activist Tantawan Tuatulanon, who honked a car horn at a royal motorcade on Sunday.
Paetongtarn wants Olympic sport status for Muay Thai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the deputy chairperson of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, is pushing to have Muay Thai become an Olympic sport.
PM seeks clarity on BTS Skytrain deals
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the Transport Ministry to compile information and clarify issues involving controversial contracts involving the BTS Skytrain system.
Pheu Thai happy with councillors' work
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2023
» Pheu Thai has rated the performance of its Bangkok councillors as satisfactory over the last year as it still licks its wounds after its underwhelming showing in the May 14 general election.