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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.
Parliament backs 2 panels for charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2025
» Parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proposed setting up of a 35-member constitution drafting committee (CDC) and the 35-member public participation committee, on the first day of the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Charter tensions rise
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2025
» Parliament will convene an extraordinary session on Dec 10-11 to consider the charter amendment bill at its second reading, following the completion of scrutiny by a parliamentary committee.
Charter referendum must start from parliament, says expert
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/12/2025
» The cabinet has no authority to initiate a constitutional referendum without a request from parliament, Nikorn Chamnong, former secretary of the parliamentary committee on referendum procedures, said on Wednesday.
Amnesty bill submitted for debate this month
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/10/2025
» The amnesty bill has been submitted to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha for inclusion on the House agenda, with second and third readings expected before the current parliamentary session ends later this month, according to a source.
Pheu Thai withdraws bid to dismiss Anutin, PP chief
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has withdrawn its petition to strip Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut of their MP status for breaching constitutional principles, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed on Monday.
Khao Kradong dispute heats up
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/08/2025
» The long-running dispute over land titles at Khao Kradong in Buri Ram's Muang district has reached a critical juncture, with the Pheu Thai Party expressing its confidence the Department of Lands (DoL) won't face legal complications for revoking land titles in the contested area.
Strained ties over deputy speaker role
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/08/2025
» Tensions are running high within the coalition government after the ruling Pheu Thai Party on Tuesday insisted the position of first deputy House speaker belongs to its quota, following an unexpected bid by the Klatham Party, a small yet powerful coalition partner, to nominate its own candidate for the post.
Court to weigh parliament's role in charter amendments
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court has scheduled Sept 10 for delivering its ruling on a significant legal question regarding the scope of parliament's authority in amending the constitution, particularly on whether a referendum must be held before or after parliamentary approval of a draft charter.
House Secretariat to face B178m cut
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/07/2025
» A special House committee vetting the 2026 budget bill on Thursday approved a 178-million-baht cut to the Secretariat of the House's budget, following a Constitutional Court decision to accept a petition related to the alleged misuse of parliamentary funds.