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Pheu Thai 'mulling deal with Varawut for PM'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/10/2025
» Speculation is mounting that the Pheu Thai Party has approached Varawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, to serve as one of its prime ministerial candidates, amid reports of efforts by the Shinawatra family to salvage Pheu Thai's image.
Acting Thai PM 'cannot invoke House dissolution'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/08/2025
» Amid speculation the Pheu Thai Party may seek a parliamentary dissolution if it fails to form a new government, the Council of State has clarified that an acting prime minister has no constitutional authority to dissolve the House of Representatives.
Minister takes flak for veto decision
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2025
» Former Democrat MP Chanchai Issarasenarak slammed Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin's decision to veto the Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) resolution to punish three doctors for their role in Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial stay at the Police General Hospital, warning he will face legal action for abusing his authority to protect the former prime minister.
Hospital chief faces drunk-driving probe
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/05/2025
» A Chaiyaphum hospital director is facing a disciplinary investigation as well as criminal charges for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his vehicle into a roadside food shop, seriously injuring two people.
Panel to look into Thaksin's hospital stay
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/11/2024
» A House committee will meet on Thursday to look into claims that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was given privileged treatment during his detention at the Police General Hospital (PGH).
Rehab push to address youth vaping
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/10/2024
» The Public Health Ministry is looking to rehabilitate 20,000 young vape users as part of its measures to suppress the spread of e-cigarettes, Minister Somsak Thepsutin said.
Activist seeks probe into premier's hires
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has urged the Election Commission (EC) to investigate Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's ethical conduct following her appointment of Somsak Thepsutin as Public Health Minister and Pol Col Tawee Sodsong as Justice Minister.
Calls mount for stiffer drunk-driving penalties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2024
» Authorities are pushing to increase the penalties for drunk drivers who cause injuries and road accidents.
Reshuffle to follow Songkran
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/04/2024
» Discussions among coalition parties over whether it is time for this cabinet's first shake-up will take place after the Songkran holiday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday, despite previously brushing aside rumours that a change was on the cards.
United Thai Nation Party downplays talk of cabinet reshuffle
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2024
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) Party dismissed speculation about a cabinet reshuffle, saying there had been no signals of a forthcoming shake-up from the prime minister.