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People's Party still has a chance to thrive
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2026
» The People's Party (PP) is facing hard questions about its political future after falling far short of expectations in the Feb 8 general election, securing only 118 seats -- well below its target of more than 200.
Third reading on charter possible by Dec 29
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/12/2025
» The House of Representatives secretary-general has outlined the tentative timeline for the third and final reading of the charter amendment bill, saying the vote could take place as early as Dec 29, or be postponed to Jan 5–6, depending on lawmakers' readiness.
MPs slam PM's dissolution threat
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/11/2025
» Politicians have strongly criticised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's remarks suggesting he might dissolve parliament if a no-confidence motion is tabled, accusing him of attempting to evade democratic scrutiny.
Panel split over two border MoUs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP Piyarat Chongthep, spokesman for the extraordinary committee reviewing MoU 43 (2000) and MoU 44 (2001) concerning border demarcation with Cambodia, said the committee has yet to reach a conclusion on whether to cancel the agreements.
PM urged to axe Cambodian MoUs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/10/2025
» Political activists have petitioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to revoke two memoranda of understanding signed in 2000 and 2001 with Cambodia, citing serious breaches of international treaty law.
Thai MP Rangsiman defends move to rewrite lese majeste law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/10/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP Rangsiman Rome insisted that the move by 44 former MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) to seek amendments to the lese majeste law did not breach ethical standards.
MoU vote faces stiff opposition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/10/2025
» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut is urging the government to withdraw its plan to hold a referendum on the controversial memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Cambodia signed in 2000 and 2001, saying such complex international issues fall squarely within the government's remit -- not the public's.
People's Party denies deal to help 44 of its MPs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2025
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut dismissed speculation about a secret deal between the party and Bhumjaithai to help 44 MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) beat a serious ethical violations rap.
Public referendum is non-negotiable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» Any move to draft a new constitution must begin with a public referendum rather than parliamentary deliberation, in line with the Constitutional Court's ruling, according to Senator Phisit Apivatanapong.
Senate boosts parental leave
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Senate has unanimously approved an amendment to the Labour Protection Act, increasing maternity and parental leave for employees.