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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.
Thaksin has 'nothing to lose'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped back into the political spotlight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, find themselves on increasingly shaky ground.
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.
New deputy speaker expected next week
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2024
» The House of Representatives is expected to select a new first deputy House speaker next Wednesday to replace Padipat Suntiphada, who lost his MP status as a result of the Constitutional Court dissolving the Move Forward Party, according to chief government whip Wisut Chainaroon.
Deputy House speaker denies evading summons
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2023
» Padipat Suntiphada, the first deputy House speaker, has denied as untrue a report that he has evaded a summons in a defamation case filed by a Bhumjaithai Party member.
Deputy House Speaker Padipat expelled by MFP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2023
» The expulsion of Deputy House Speaker Padipat Santipada from the Move Forward Party (MFP) has long been anticipated as a political tactic to ensure the post remains in the hands of its allies while the MFP assumes the fully-fledged role of the main opposition party, according to politicians and academics.
Papidat's fate 'rests on party meeting'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2023
» Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for Phitsanulok Padipat Santipada reiterated his desire to remain deputy House speaker yesterday, and said the party's new executive board was expected to discuss the issue soon.
New Move Forward chief can now become opposition leader: speaker Wan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2023
» The coast is now clear for the Move Forward Party (MFP) to proceed with having its new leader appointed opposition leader, said House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
Pita steps down as MFP's leader
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2023
» Pita Limjaroenrat has resigned as leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to make way for a successor to become opposition leader.
MFP delays decision on leading opposition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) will await the Constitutional Court's ruling on the eligibility of party leader Pita Limjaroenrat for the role of prime minister before deciding whether to lead the opposition, it said yesterday.