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Senators push to halt approval of Election Commission candidates
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/02/2026
» A group of senators called for the postponement of the Senate's approval of two Election Commission (EC) nominees, citing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and waning public confidence in independent bodies.
Coalition in crisis
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/07/2025
» Amnesty bills are now taking precedence over the more controversial Entertainment Complex Bill as the administration walks a political tightrope, with critics wondering if the move is a sincere attempt to reconcile a fragmenting coalition or rather a strategic manoeuvre by an embattled government.
Critics urge govt to withdraw two bills including a casino one
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/07/2025
» A coalition of civic groups and the opposition People's Party (PP) have called on the government to withdraw two controversial bills, one aimed at legalising casino-entertainment complexes and another amending the country's gambling laws to allow online betting.
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.
Thai senators slam 'wasteful' parliament renovation plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.
Asean backs Myanmar stance: MFA
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/10/2024
» Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Vice Minister Russ Jalichandra said Thailand's actions regarding conflicts in Myanmar are accepted by all Asean member countries.
The way forward for Pheu Thai
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2024
» Rewriting the constitution should not be an urgent agenda item for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government until all parties and the public agree to pursue it, says a renowned political observer.
Digital wallet funds delayed for review
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2024
» A portion of the 2025 national budget earmarked for the government's digital wallet scheme is likely to be put back for deliberation by the special House committee vetting the budget bill in a week or two, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Paetongtarn slammed for HK trip plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/04/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and deputy chair of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, has had her plan for the upcoming Songkran holiday questioned. She wants to fly to Hong Kong with her family instead of staying in Thailand.
Anti-fake news hub under fire
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/03/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) yesterday slammed the Anti-Fake News Centre (AFNC) for its poor performance and called for the unit's funding to be cut.