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Politics -- a year of turmoil and transition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The political situation in 2025 was marked by conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, escalating into armed clashes. Domestically, Thailand experienced two changes of government before parliament was dissolved in preparation for the Feb 8, 2026 election. It has been a turbulent political year throughout.
Anutin outlines agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined his government's policy agenda to parliament on Monday, focusing on immediate actions to revive the country's economy.
Senate to invite PM to explain casino-entertainment complex bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/05/2025
» A special Senate committee studying the government's casino-entertainment complex bill is expected to invite Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to explain the rationale of the bill next week.
Budget debate slated for late May
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2025
» The House is expected to begin deliberations on the 2026 Budget Bill late next month, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party saying it is confident the bill will pass despite the growing tension between members of the government coalition over the push to legalise casinos in the country.
Training death prompts Senate inquiry
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2024
» The Senate Committee on Armed Forces and State Security will visit Chon Buri to investigate the death of a naval conscript during training at a base in Sattahip.
Agriculture budget 'won't fix problems'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The budget allocation for the 2025 fiscal year is not sufficient to effectively tackle the problems plaguing the agricultural sector, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow said on Friday.
Budget will 'jump-start' growth
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin outlined the 3.75-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year aimed at jump-starting Thailand's sluggish economy as the House of Representatives began a three-day debate.
Senators ask charter court to impeach PM, new minister Pichit
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/05/2024
» Forty senators have asked the Constitutional Court to rule on the status of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban after the latter was appointed as a minister in the recent cabinet reshuffle.
Govt accused of navy fund graft bid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government of attempting to embezzle budget funds for the navy's procurement of a new frigate in parliament.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.