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Poll pledge spurs probe call
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/01/2026
» Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to look into the Pheu Thai Party's "Nine New Millionaires a Day" scheme, which was unveiled at a major campaign rally in Bangkok on Friday.
Abhisit sets coalition rules
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the Democrats would not join any coalition government that he described as "family-run" or one that fuels social division.
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.
Panel wraps up review of charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/11/2025
» The parliamentary committee vetting the constitutional amendment bill has completed deliberations and is preparing to submit the document for the second-reading debate, at a special parliamentary session on Dec 10–11, the panel said on Wednesday.
People's Party defends '20 pick 1' formula for charter drafters
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/11/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has defended the "20 pick 1" formula, under which a group of 20 MPs and senators nominates one constitution drafter each, saying it ensures fairness and reflects the will of the people.
No advisory council for new charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/11/2025
» The parliamentary committee vetting proposed charter amendments decided against setting up a charter-drafting advisory council yesterday and agreed that only the 35-member charter-drafting committee (CDC) would be created with the task of writing a new constitution.
Expensive parliament projects draw flak
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Amid growing concerns about public spending and transparency, five key renovation projects within the parliament complex drew scrutiny during a House committee session on Thursday.
Opposition launches post-censure petitions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2025
» The People’s Party (PP) has followed up their no-confidence motion with petitions for formal investigations into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s controversial purchase of shares and her family’s land acquisition in Khao Yai.
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/01/2025
» Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit on Wednesday condemned a suggestion by a colleague to broadcast live the executions of convicts as a way to combat the drug problem.