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Three referendums required, says court
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Constitutional Court has ruled the drafting of a new constitution must be subject to three referendums, but the first two could be held together.
Pheu Thai withdraws bid to dismiss Anutin, PP chief
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has withdrawn its petition to strip Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of their MP status for breaching constitutional principles, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed on Monday.
Court to weigh parliament's role in charter amendments
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court has scheduled Sept 10 for delivering its ruling on a significant legal question regarding the scope of parliament's authority in amending the constitution, particularly on whether a referendum must be held before or after parliamentary approval of a draft charter.
Pheu Thai shrugs off Thaksin 'meddling'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/07/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has brushed off accusations that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is exerting undue influence over the government, saying the claims are politically motivated and lack substance.
Coalition in crisis
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/07/2025
» Amnesty bills are now taking precedence over the more controversial Entertainment Complex Bill as the administration walks a political tightrope, with critics wondering if the move is a sincere attempt to reconcile a fragmenting coalition or rather a strategic manoeuvre by an embattled government.
People's Party fears 'instability' will hold up laws
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/07/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has warned of negative signals after a House session collapsed on its opening day, raising concerns over government stability and future legislative progress.
PM could face court test
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to decide on Tuesday on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2025
» The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
Budget debate set as MPs prep for scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2025
» The government and the opposition will be allocated 20 hours each to deliberate the 3.78-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, chief government whip Wisut Chainarun said.
Senate panel to study proposed casino project's impacts
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2025
» The Senate will set up a committee to study the impacts of the proposed casino-entertainment complex project after the House examines the Casino and Entertainment Complex Bill, which is tentatively scheduled for next week.