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New govt off to a bumpy start
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2026
» There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with academics warning the government has only a narrow window to prove it can manage a deepening energy and cost-of-living crisis -- or risk a steep fall in public support.
Pheu Thai's Yodchanan defends choice to ditch academia for politics
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/01/2026
» Yodchanan Wongsawat, one of the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidates, has defended his decision to quit academia for politics.
Democrats, Pheu Thai unveil rival visions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The Democrat Party on Monday unveiled its policy vision, titled "How to Make Thailand Free from Poverty – Through Capable People", calling for clean governance, stronger economic growth and a state that supports, rather than hinders, national development.
Bhumjaithai lines up 3 PM candidates
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/12/2025
» Senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) are weighing a three-candidate line-up for the post of prime minister, with Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Suphajee Suthumpun expected to join party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, although Mr Anutin has yet to formally confirm the two nominations.
Race for charter panel chair begins
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2025
» Political tension is rising ahead of next week's first meeting of the constitutional amendment committee, with both the People's Party (PP) and Pheu Thai preparing to field their own candidates for the chairmanship -- a contest that could shape the next phase of Thailand's charter rewrite.
'Retirement lottery' moves step closer
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2025
» Parliament has unanimously approved in principle a bill to amend the National Savings Fund (NSF) Act 2011, paving the way for the introduction of a "retirement lottery."
Moves to curb military power in Thailand will continue
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» Pheu Thai lawmaker Prayuth Siripanich's attempt to push for a so-called "anti-coup bill" has been met with opposition from critics and is unlikely to win endorsement from parliament, political observers say.
Prawit confidant refutes iCon fraud connection rumours
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/11/2024
» Gen Vitch Devahasdin na Ayudhya, a close associate of Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, tried to distance the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader from politician Samart Janechaijittawanich, who was arrested on Monday in connection with the high-profile public fraud case linked to The iCon Group.
Cabinet ministers accused over wives' shareholdings
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2023
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Monday petitioned the Election Commission to investigate two cabinet ministers he accuses of owning shares in companies through their wives, in breach of the constitution.
Farmer debt moratorium set for Q4
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2023
» The government will introduce a debt moratorium that will cover both debt principal and interest for farmers in the fourth quarter of this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.