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32 hours set for govt policy debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/04/2026
» Parliament has allocated 32 hours and 30 minutes for the upcoming policy debate, with the opposition given 14 hours and 30 minutes to scrutinise the policy framework of the Bhumjaithai (BJT)-led administration.
New govt off to a bumpy start
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2026
» There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with academics warning the government has only a narrow window to prove it can manage a deepening energy and cost-of-living crisis -- or risk a steep fall in public support.
Clean Air Bill could hurt economy, says Bhumjaithai MP
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026
» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has voiced strong reservations over the Clean Air Bill, warning that if passed into law, it could give excessive powers to state officials and damage the country’s economic competitiveness.
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
Toxin levels rise in Kok River
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» A Senate committee has warned of worsening arsenic and heavy metal contamination in the Kok River in Chiang Rai from mines in Myanmar's Shan State.
Thailand's agriculture spending faces probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2025
» Opposition MPs have raised concerns over the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives' budget allocation, questioning a 41-million-baht investment in the development of a central agricultural market in Phayao.
Strained ties over deputy speaker role
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/08/2025
» Tensions are running high within the coalition government after the ruling Pheu Thai Party on Tuesday insisted the position of first deputy House speaker belongs to its quota, following an unexpected bid by the Klatham Party, a small yet powerful coalition partner, to nominate its own candidate for the post.
House Secretariat to face B178m cut
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/07/2025
» A special House committee vetting the 2026 budget bill on Thursday approved a 178-million-baht cut to the Secretariat of the House's budget, following a Constitutional Court decision to accept a petition related to the alleged misuse of parliamentary funds.
Myanmar response sought on contamination of rivers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand is waiting for Myanmar's response regarding potential lead and arsenic contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers, says Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich.
Lessons from PAO polls
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to return to power after the next general election if it learns from the recent Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections and revises its strategies to adapt to changing circumstances, political observers said.