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Charter tensions rise
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2025
» Parliament will convene an extraordinary session on Dec 10-11 to consider the charter amendment bill at its second reading, following the completion of scrutiny by a parliamentary committee.
No advisory council for new charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/11/2025
» The parliamentary committee vetting proposed charter amendments decided against setting up a charter-drafting advisory council yesterday and agreed that only the 35-member charter-drafting committee (CDC) would be created with the task of writing a new constitution.
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.
Upper House has 'no plan to derail budget legislation'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/08/2025
» Senator Phisit Apivatanapong, a spokesman for the special committee on Senate whip affairs, yesterday dismissed speculation that the Upper House is seeking to derail the 2026 budget bill, pending its review.
Senate to mull delaying posts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/05/2025
» A motion asking the Senate to delay its reviews for positions at independent organisations will be voted on this week, said Sen Phisit Apivatanapong, a spokesman for the special committee on Senate whip affairs.
Senator nominations stoke debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/05/2025
» Conflicting opinions have emerged among senators as the review sessions of nominees for cherished positions at independent organisations are set for Friday.
Monthien defends high price of furniture picks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/05/2025
» Auditor-General Monthien Charoenpol has defended the choice of high-priced furniture selected for the new State Audit Office (SAO) headquarters building, which collapsed on March 28.
Auditor denies links to design of collapsed building
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2025
» Former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas has denied any involvement in the design of the State Audit Office (SAO) building that collapsed during the recent earthquake that originated in Myanmar.
House, Senate hope to meet halfway on referendum
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/11/2024
» A compromise could be on the horizon between the House of Representatives and the Senate on the criteria for a referendum on amending the constitution.
Senate leaning toward bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Senate has agreed in principle on the referendum bill passed by the House of Representatives, with a number of senators voicing opposition mainly due to the fact that the bill replaces the referendum's double majority requirement with a single majority or more than half of the votes cast.