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Election Commission frets over cash for votes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2026
» Concerns over vote-buying have intensified in the final days before Sunday's general election and constitutional referendum, prompting the Election Commission (EC) to order heightened monitoring nationwide, particularly in the Northeast and the South.
Two panels to draft charter: House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2025
» Two 35-member parliamentary-appointed panels will be formed to finalise Thailand's new constitution within 360 days, with a strict ban on amending Chapter 2 concerning the monarchy, according to the House committee overseeing the draft constitutional amendment.
Bhumjaithai limits Senate role in charter rewriting
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has submitted its draft constitutional amendment aimed at reducing the Senate’s role in the amendment process, setting a strict timeline for a rewrite, and prohibiting changes to provisions on the monarchy and Thailand’s status as a unitary state.
Adviser accuses senator of molesting her after dining together
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/07/2025
» A 39-year-old woman who is an adviser to a senate sub-committee went to the parliament on Tuesday and accused a senator of molesting her after they had a meal together in May.
New law backs local booze makers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/06/2025
» The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.
Hospital chief faces drunk-driving probe
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/05/2025
» A Chaiyaphum hospital director is facing a disciplinary investigation as well as criminal charges for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his vehicle into a roadside food shop, seriously injuring two people.
Opposition won’t pursue ethics amendments for now
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2024
» The People’s Party has agreed to put on hold its push to amend articles in the constitution that deal with ethical standards for political officeholders, following a U-turn by the Pheu Thai Party on the matter.
Upheavals spur legal reform push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/08/2024
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) is enlisting the help of the ruling Pheu Thai Party to push for legal amendments that would prevent a repeat of recent political upheavals, according to PP leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.
Move Forward ‘porn bill’ fails its first reading
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» A bill sponsored by the Move Forward Party to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its products, including pornographic materials and sex toys, failed to clear its first reading in the House on Wednesday.
Calls mount for stiffer drunk-driving penalties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2024
» Authorities are pushing to increase the penalties for drunk drivers who cause injuries and road accidents.