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Energy minister will not side with 'oil hoarders'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan warns the government will take tough action against oil hoarding, adding he has never bowed to business interests and that anyone found stockpiling fuel will face severe legal consequences, even if they are wealthy.
Subcommittee cuts parliament renovation budget by B702m
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/07/2025
» The House of Representatives' budget subcommittee has moved to slash the amount earmarked for renovations around the parliament complex, following a backlash from the public who deemed the project unnecessary.
Expensive parliament projects draw flak
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Amid growing concerns about public spending and transparency, five key renovation projects within the parliament complex drew scrutiny during a House committee session on Thursday.
Thai senators slam 'wasteful' parliament renovation plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.
Parliament renovation budget defended
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/05/2025
» A renovation of the parliamentary conference room is necessary to reduce the amount of money spent by committees that currently have to rent hotel rooms for seminars, according to a deputy House speaker.
No referendum for charter rewrite bills: Wan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/02/2025
» Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday insisted he had not violated any laws by putting bills seeking wholesale changes to the constitution on the agenda without a referendum being held first.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
PM pitches Housing for Thais project
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» The government's new housing programme will be open for registration in January, offering 1 million fully-furnished affordable units to the public.
Thai govt unity 'intact' despite Thaksin's criticism of coalition parties
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party has insisted the government's unity remains intact despite former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's criticism of some coalition parties for missing an important cabinet meeting.
Thaksin says PM to lead new anti-drug task force
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2024
» The government will set up a special task force chaired by the prime minister in a bid to combat the scourge of illicit drugs.