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Election Commission frets over cash for votes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2026
» Concerns over vote-buying have intensified in the final days before Sunday's general election and constitutional referendum, prompting the Election Commission (EC) to order heightened monitoring nationwide, particularly in the Northeast and the South.
PP vows B250bn 100-day economic plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has pledged to roll out an ambitious "first 100-day" economic plan worth 250 billion baht if elected to form the next government.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate "mule accounts", which have been affecting innocent citizens.
Thai political temperature seen likely to heat up
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2025
» The political temperature will likely heat up this year as dwindling public trust in the government’s ability to handle the economic situation will become a key factor that may exacerbate the stronger political intensity expected this year, according to Parliament President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha.
Prawit confidant refutes iCon fraud connection rumours
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/11/2024
» Gen Vitch Devahasdin na Ayudhya, a close associate of Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, tried to distance the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader from politician Samart Janechaijittawanich, who was arrested on Monday in connection with the high-profile public fraud case linked to The iCon Group.
Party spokesman sacked over iCon link
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/10/2024
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Friday removed Samart Janechaijittawanich as a deputy spokesman following an allegation he extorted money from the CEO of The iCon Group, the direct sales company at the centre of an alleged public fraud scam.
Govt, House panel sidestep over famous monk's iCon Group sermon
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2024
» The government and the House of Representatives are taking a cautious approach regarding a controversial sermon delivered by prominent monk V. Vajiramedhi to executives and members of The iCon Group, an online sales firm accused of running a pyramid scheme that brought losses to many victims.
Senator calls for action to prop up SMEs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas is urging the Commerce Ministry to support SMEs affected by e-commerce platforms selling cheap, low-quality goods to Thai consumers.
Thaksin ready to advise daughter, new Thai PM, amid 'tough tasks'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Sunday that he was ready to advise his daughter Paetongtarn who, as Thailand's new prime minister, would face tough tasks – but whose humility he believed would secure support from everyone.
Kingdom's film industry expands presence at Cannes festival
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2024
» The 77th Cannes Film Festival had plenty of opportunities to offer and business deals to seal, for the government, local filmmakers and production companies alike.