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Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snag
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has begun negotiations with the Klatham Party as part of efforts to form a new coalition government, after announcing that Pheu Thai's 74 MPs would support its bid to secure a governing majority.
Bhumjaithai lines up 3 PM candidates
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/12/2025
» Senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) are weighing a three-candidate line-up for the post of prime minister, with Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Suphajee Suthumpun expected to join party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, although Mr Anutin has yet to formally confirm the two nominations.
Parliament backs 2 panels for charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2025
» Parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proposed setting up of a 35-member constitution drafting committee (CDC) and the 35-member public participation committee, on the first day of the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
PP warns Anutin against dissolution
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/11/2025
» The People's Party (PP) says that if Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolves parliament on Dec 12 -- the day the parliamentary session opens -- in response to a no-confidence motion, it would be akin to a contractor abandoning a project to evade scrutiny.
Models for drafting bodies face scrutiny
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» Two models for the formation of a constitution drafting assembly (CDA) and two options for a constitution drafting committee (CDC) are expected to be submitted to the main parliamentary committee working to amend the 2017 charter today, with the aim of finalising the framework this week.
Pheu Thai set to elect new leader
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party will elect a new leader and executive committee during a special general assembly on Friday, following the resignation of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the post, according to a source in the party.
Support urged for latest charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/10/2025
» Parliament is set to debate charter amendments on Oct 14–15, with the opposition pushing for first-reading approval.
Pheu Thai takes aim at BJT policy statement, cabinet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» The opposition Pheu Thai Party criticised the current administration as a "transitional government" designed to help Bhumjaithai secure power on the first day of the policy statement debate on Monday.
Public referendum is non-negotiable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» Any move to draft a new constitution must begin with a public referendum rather than parliamentary deliberation, in line with the Constitutional Court's ruling, according to Senator Phisit Apivatanapong.
Anutin gets down to work
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to form a government after being elected with 311 votes, comfortably surpassing the 247 required for a majority, to become the country's 32nd prime minister.