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Senate ends free meals for members
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.
Senators back plan to end free meals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2026
» Senators have backed a plan by MPs to end free meals, in a bid to cut public spending amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Senators urge action to tackle rising energy costs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2026
» Senators have urged the government to introduce concrete measures to avert energy shortages and shield households from soaring costs as turmoil in the Middle East drives up global oil prices.
People's Party still has a chance to thrive
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) is facing hard questions about its political future after falling far short of expectations in the Feb 8 general election, securing only 118 seats -- well below its target of more than 200.
Pheu Thai pledges debt relief
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday vowed at a rally in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket to implement comprehensive debt solutions if elected.
Yodchanan vows drug crackdown
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/01/2026
» Pheu Thai Party prime ministerial candidate Yodchanan Wongsawat declared a war on drugs and pledged to push ahead with the Lanna Airport project during a campaign stop in Chiang Mai.
Pheu Thai pledges to curb debt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2026
» Pheu Thai ramped up its campaign in the Northeast on Thursday, with party leader and prime ministerial candidate Julapun Amornvivat leading rallies in Nong Bua Lam Phu to promote policies to curb rising household debt and improve living standards.
Views on referendum sought
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2026
» A leading academic has urged political parties to clearly state whether they support a referendum on drafting a new constitution, saying clarity could boost public engagement and voter turnout.
‘Don’t fall for Bhumjaithai ploy’
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday for urging southern voters to support his party in the Feb 8 election in exchange for budget allocations.
New measures to boost tourism
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» The government plans to roll out a package of measures, in addition to the Khon La Khrueng Plus scheme, to stimulate domestic tourism and economic activity, which are expected to boost this year's GDP by 0.4%.