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Senators demand clarity on charter change policy
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» A group of "new breed" senators yesterday urged the incoming government to clearly outline the framework and process for drafting a new constitution in its policy statement, expressing hope that a second referendum could be held by the end of the year.
Senate powers face new threat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2025
» A group of senators will ask the Senate Speaker to suspend the selection of members of independent organisations on May 29-30.
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.
Concern voiced over emerging 'Upper House dictatorship'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/09/2024
» A minority group of senators calling themselves "New Breed" voiced concerns over the possibility of the majority group of senators, allegedly linked to the Bhumjaithai Party, dominating the 21 Senate committees to create an "Upper House dictatorship".
Senate panel selection vote gets heated
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2024
» Senators from minority factions have cried foul after senators from the majority bloc voted themselves in to dominate the Senate committee scrutinising the qualifications of the new attorney-general.
Possible Move Forward dissolution worries Thai senators
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/08/2024
» A group of senators has voiced concerns about the potential dissolution of the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP), saying Thailand’s democracy may take a step backwards.
Senate splinters as factions vie to control Speaker pick
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/07/2024
» Senators are already campaigning for their choices to take up the coveted senate speaker and deputy roles.
Thanathorn hits back at 'leftist plot' claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2019
» Future Forward Party (FFP) leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on Wednesday hit back at army chief Apirat Kongsompong who attacked "left-wing politicians" for trying to change the constitutional monarchy system and divide the people.
Thanathorn mulls youth-oriented challenge to establishment
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/03/2018
» A new political party catering to younger voters may be in the pipeline, with its prospective founders promising a radical departure from the old political establishment.