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Senate panel to look into new expressway plans
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2025
» The Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, and Consumer Protection has accepted a petition from the Expressway Authority of Thailand Labour Union urging an investigation into the government's plan to extend a private expressway concession and construct a new double-deck expressway.
Critics blast plan to cut school aid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2025
» A proposal by a Senate education committee to reduce government funding for undocumented Cambodians studying in Thailand has drawn criticism from a fellow senator and human rights advocate, who warns that such a move may violate international humanitarian laws and children's rights.
Election Commission urged to disband coalition parties over Thaksin influence
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/07/2025
» A political activist lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday, urging it to disband seven political parties for allegedly allowing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to interfere in their internal affairs, in violation of the organic law on political parties.
Ex-DPM Wissanu says skip charter referendum
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2024
» The charter should be amended section by section to avoid having to conduct a referendum, as the focus should be on forming an assembly to redraft the constitution, according to legal experts.
PM to ease anxiety over new adviser
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday he is ready to clear the air with any Pheu Thai Party MPs upset over the appointment of Wissanu Krea-ngam as his adviser.
Senators ready to explain Pichit case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/06/2024
» Senators are ready to address the Constitutional Court in a case involving a petition against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's appointment of controversial politician Pichit Chuenban as a PM's Office minister, should they be called upon by court officials.
Legal advice sought on digital wallet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» The government has sought legal advice on only one issue related to its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, and it is not related to a plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the programme, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Govt wants fuss-free charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2023
» The government wants to keep the number of referendums concerning any rewrite of the constitution to a minimum to save costs, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Friday.
Cabinet set for King's approval
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/09/2023
» The list of new cabinet members was submitted for royal endorsement on Friday, and the incoming government is likely to deliver its policy statement before parliament next Friday, according to a source at Government House.
Thaksin lawyer fit for government?
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» Eyebrows are being raised as an ex-lawyer is tipped to become a cabinet minister despite having served jail time for contempt of court over the so-called "cash-stuffed paper bag" scandal representing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a controversial land case in 2008.