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Academics sound alarm ahead of poll
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2026
» A group calling itself Academics for Society are urging voters to impose an "electoral boycott" on political parties it says are hostile to Thailand's long-term development, warning that the country is nearing a critical breaking point ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
Senate refuses to back down on referendum
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Senate, as expected, voted overwhelmingly in support of the double majority rule to be applied in a charter amendment referendum on Tuesday.
Referendum act needs amending, says scholar
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/11/2023
» A political science scholar on Wednesday pointed to the need to first amend the 2021 Referendum Act before moving on to amending the 2017 constitution, saying he was concerned the referendum law's complicated requirements might lead to the charter-rewriting bid failing right from the start.
Chuan scoffs at debate collapse fears
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/02/2023
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai on Tuesday dismissed as unlikely speculation that a two-day general debate to grill the government would collapse due to a lack of quorum.
Politicians make hay while the sun shines
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2022
» It was a year of tumult on the political front, with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's selection as sole prime ministerial candidate of the United Thai Nation Party, the Constitutional Court's ruling that Prime Minister Prayut's term still had time to run, and the landslide victory of independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt in the Bangkok governor election.
Chuan to form unity panel despite boycott
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2020
» Parliament president Chuan Leekpai says he will press ahead with plans for a reconciliation committee and gather opinions from former prime ministers including Gen Surayud Chulanont.
PPRP admits to quorum gaffe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/07/2020
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) on Thursday admitted that Wednesday's cancellation of a House sitting on national reform for failing to achieve a quorum has damaged parliament's reputation, but added the mistake wasn't that serious.
Boost govt image, PM told
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/02/2020
» A group of Democrat Party MPs targeting Deputy Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow, who won the fewest votes in Friday's no-confidence vote, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha must work on improving the government's image.
Budget bill passes in re-vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/02/2020
» The budget bill sailed through the House yesterday after a fresh vote ordered by the court, despite a boycott by the opposition.