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Abhisit calls on voters to pick 'blue'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva urged voters keen on strategic voting to choose "blue" on election day -- a reference to the colour of the party's logo.
Charter bill 'likely' to pass 2nd reading, senator says
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2025
» Senator Norasate Prachyakorn, spokesman for the parliamentary committee vetting the constitutional amendment bill, has expressed confidence it will clear its second reading, though some technical vetting of wording by parliament's secretariat is still underway.
Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
Upper House 'no threat to Budget Bill'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2025
» Senator Alongkot Worakee, deputy chair of the Senate's Ad-Hoc Committee on the 2026 Budget Bill, dismissed speculation that the Upper House might vote down the draft legislation.
PM could face court test
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to decide on Tuesday on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.
Thai senators slam 'wasteful' parliament renovation plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
United Thai Nation Party opposes partial charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2024
» Coalition partner, the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), voiced opposition to the attempt by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, including one concerning the ethical standards to which political officeholders are held.
Pita under fire over horn stunt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/02/2024
» A political activist group on Friday petitioned the House of Representatives to investigate Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP and its former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, for alleged ethical violations, saying he failed to fulfil his duty as a bail bondsman for student activist Tantawan Tuatulanon, who honked a car horn at a royal motorcade on Sunday.
Senators split over Srettha's bid to be PM
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/08/2023
» Senators are divided over whether to support Srettha Thavisin if Pheu Thai nominates him for the prime ministerial vote in parliament.