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Senate ends free meals for members
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.
Days left before cash handouts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2024
» The government is expected to distribute 145 billion baht in cash under its digital wallet handout programme to vulnerable groups and state welfare cardholders from Sept 20, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Cabinet mulls easing alcohol curbs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2024
» The cabinet has agreed in principle on five bills to amend the alcoholic beverages control law, which seek to extend selling hours and allow greater flexibility for advertisements, prompting opposition from anti-alcohol advocates.
MPs see catering budget survive scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2024
» Parliament's catering budget remains intact despite calls from MPs for better management to reduce waste and save public money spent subsidising meals and drinks for lawmakers.
New attacks on booze label push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/02/2024
» Producers of alcoholic beverages and business operators in the tourism sector are stepping up their fight against the government's plan to introduce a regulation regarding graphic health warnings against alcohol.
Parliament to tackle food waste after public uproar
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2023
» A flap over leftover food in the parliamentary dining room has led to a pledge by Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha to look into the issue and discuss ways to make sure less food ends up going to waste.
Move Forward, allies to sign deal
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2023
» Eight prospective coalition parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday. The controversial topic of revising Section 112 of the Criminal Code, a key pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), is expected not to be included in the MoU.
Korn sees benefit of party merger
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/11/2022
» Korn Chatikavanij, a former finance minister whose Kla Party recently merged with Chart Pattana Party to form the Chartpattanakla Party, believes the new party under his leadership has a good combination of young people and veteran politicians.
House rejects MFP's 'progressive liquor' bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/11/2022
» The so-called "progressive liquor" bill proposed by the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) was yesterday shot down in its second and third readings at the House of Representatives.
Don't touch liquor bill: MP
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2022
» A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP has warned the government to keep its hands off a bill seeking to liberalise the liquor industry amid reports of attempts to shoot it down in parliament.