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Senators push to halt approval of EC candidates
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2026
» A group of senators called for the postponement of the Senate's approval of two Election Commission (EC) nominees, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and waning public confidence in independent bodies.
Sexual harassment criminalised
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/12/2025
» Sexual harassment has officially become a criminal offence in Thailand following the enforcement of an amendment to the Criminal Code, which took effect on Tuesday.
Thaksin’s woes hurt poll bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was sent back to prison after the Supreme Court ordered him to serve a one-year jail term in connection with the high-profile “14th floor” case, dealing a major blow to any prospect of him playing a role in election campaigning.
Pheu Thai urges fair election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/12/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has called on the Election Commission (EC) and the government to ensure a fair and transparent election, citing reports of intimidation, abuse of authority and political manipulation in several constituencies as the campaign period begins.
Chartthaipattana's Varawut to lead mass defection to Bhumjaithai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2025
» The Chartthaipattana Party was thrown into sudden transition on Friday after its former leader, Varawut Silpa-archa, led nine other former MPs in submitting their resignation letters, clearing the way for a collective defection to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) later this week.
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.
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.
Charter referendum must start from parliament, says expert
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/12/2025
» The cabinet has no authority to initiate a constitutional referendum without a request from parliament, Nikorn Chamnong, former secretary of the parliamentary committee on referendum procedures, said on Wednesday.
Old and new gens vie for vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/12/2025
» The upcoming election is expected to be a contest for first place between the ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party and the opposition People's Party (PP).
Two panels to draft charter: House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2025
» Two 35-member parliamentary-appointed panels will be formed to finalise Thailand's new constitution within 360 days, with a strict ban on amending Chapter 2 concerning the monarchy, according to the House committee overseeing the draft constitutional amendment.