Showing 1 - 10 of 22
Senator challenges constitution-drafting committee allowance hike
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2025
» A heated exchange broke out in parliament on Thursday as MPs and senators debated meeting allowances for members of the constitution-drafting committee (CDC) and the public participation committee during the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
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.
MPs slam PM's dissolution threat
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/11/2025
» Politicians have strongly criticised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's remarks suggesting he might dissolve parliament if a no-confidence motion is tabled, accusing him of attempting to evade democratic scrutiny.
Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
MPs, senators eye December joint sitting
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2024
» The House of Representatives now expects to hold a joint sitting with the Senate by mid-December to begin deliberating a bill partially amending the 2017 constitution under an agreement previously reached by the government and opposition whips, according to an MP.
Rift over Speaker's job erupts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has insisted the post of House Speaker should be filled by the MFP amid reports that its prospective coalition partner Pheu Thai wants it.
Srettha's 'vote-buying' speech causes stir
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/03/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) is being asked to investigate if property tycoon Srettha Thavisin, a key Pheu Thai Party figure, broke election rules when he told people to accept vote-buying money during a recent campaign rally.
Democrats introduce Bangkok constituency candidates
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2023
» The Democrat Party yesterday introduced three pilots who will represent the party in three Bangkok constituencies, while the Pheu Thai Party attacked the Bhumjaithai Party over its pro-cannabis policy in an attempt to woo voters in the northeastern province of Amnat Charoen.
Democrats eye Jurin for PM
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Democrat Party has decided it will nominate its leader Jurin Laksanawisit as the party's prime ministerial candidate for the next election, said spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng.
Senate's anti-torture bill gets nod
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2022
» A Senate-drafted bill criminalising torture and forced disappearances was approved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday.