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Senate split over Constitution Drafting Assembly plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Senate has found itself divided over a proposal to establish a 200-member Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) to draft a new charter, with senators expressing both support and opposition during the latest parliamentary session.
Bhumjaithai builds poll momentum as rivals falter
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/12/2025
» Politics is entering a phase in which the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has become the main focal point of political momentum.
Panel split over two border MoUs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP Piyarat Chongthep, spokesman for the extraordinary committee reviewing MoU 43 (2000) and MoU 44 (2001) concerning border demarcation with Cambodia, said the committee has yet to reach a conclusion on whether to cancel the agreements.
Acting PM not bothered by court case
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has brushed off concerns about the Constitutional Court’s request for a witness list in a case alleging his interference in the Senate vote-rigging investigation, insisting he did nothing wrong.
Senate to mull delaying posts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/05/2025
» A motion asking the Senate to delay its reviews for positions at independent organisations will be voted on this week, said Sen Phisit Apivatanapong, a spokesman for the special committee on Senate whip affairs.
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.
'Too early for a split' in Thai govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2025
» The relationship between the ruling Pheu Thai and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai has been bumpy since the government was formed, with their partnership seen more as a political necessity than a genuine alliance.
Wisut expects Senate to back charter change bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2025
» A senior Pheu Thai MP yesterday voiced confidence that the Senate will back the party's proposed charter amendment bill aiming to establish a charter drafting assembly (CDA) that would be responsible for writing a new constitution.
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.
Parties split on amnesty report
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/10/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partners are firmly opposed to any attempts to include lese majeste in the list of offences that would be pardoned under any new political amnesty bill.