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Thaksin’s woes hurt poll bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was sent back to prison after the Supreme Court ordered him to serve a one-year jail term in connection with the high-profile “14th floor” case, dealing a major blow to any prospect of him playing a role in election campaigning.
Thai charter amendment bills need 'thorough review'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/10/2025
» The People’s Party’s (PP) charter amendment bill, which was adopted as the opposition’s main legislation for constitutional amendment, has raised concerns over possible changes to Chapters 1 and 2 of the constitution, prompting calls for careful review of the final draft before it is passed by parliament.
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a strong rebuke of the government’s plan to establish integrated entertainment complexes with a casino, warning they will not solve illegal gambling and may damage Thailand’s tourism image.
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.
Auditor denies links to design of collapsed building
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2025
» Former auditor-general Phisit Leelavachiropas has denied any involvement in the design of the State Audit Office (SAO) building that collapsed during the recent earthquake that originated in Myanmar.
MPs who exposed office deal ‘unfazed’ by lawsuit
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/03/2025
» The opposition MPs who have exposed the acquisition of an overpriced office tower by the Social Security Office (SSO) say they are unperturbed by a defamation lawsuit against them by a former labour minister embroiled in the controversy.
Thaksin-Newin talks seen as path to patch rift
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/02/2025
» Wisut Chainarun, the chief government whip and a key figure in the ruling Pheu Thai Party, on Monday welcomed talk about Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, and Newin Chidchob, the patriarch of the Bhumjaithai Party, meeting on Monday night to discuss a growing rift between the two coalition parties.
Senator pulls motion on prison healthcare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/02/2025
» Proceedings in the Senate chamber were briefly disrupted on Tuesday when a motion to debate equal rights for prisoners was suddenly withdrawn by the senator who submitted it.
Palang Pracharath to oppose casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2025
» The opposition Palang Pracharath Party on Wednesday vowed to oppose the government’s entertainment complex bill, which would pave the way for the legalisation of casino gambling.
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/01/2025
» Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit on Wednesday condemned a suggestion by a colleague to broadcast live the executions of convicts as a way to combat the drug problem.