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People’s Party defends foreign minister choice
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» The People’s Party on Wednesday defended its plan to appoint veteran diplomat and former senator Pisan Manawapat as foreign minister if it forms the next government, saying his political views are in line with the party’s direction.
PP backs Pisan to take helm of MFA
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2026
» The People's Party (PP) has officially unveiled the second member of its "people's government" management team, naming veteran diplomat and former senator Pisan Manawapat as its foreign affairs minister candidate.
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.
Thai charter amendment bills need 'thorough review'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/10/2025
» The People’s Party’s (PP) charter amendment bill, which was adopted as the opposition’s main legislation for constitutional amendment, has raised concerns over possible changes to Chapters 1 and 2 of the constitution, prompting calls for careful review of the final draft before it is passed by parliament.
BJT warns proposed charter bills risk violating key clauses
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has warned that the charter amendment bills proposed by the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party (PP) lack protections for Chapters 1 and 2 of the current constitution and risk violating the charter.
4-ballot national poll to include charter referendum
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno on Monday explained the constitutional amendment process, confirming that the next general election will involve four separate ballots: two for polls and another two for referendums.
Bhumjaithai limits Senate role in charter rewriting
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has submitted its draft constitutional amendment aimed at reducing the Senate’s role in the amendment process, setting a strict timeline for a rewrite, and prohibiting changes to provisions on the monarchy and Thailand’s status as a unitary state.
Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
Opposition MP under fire for criticising military
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/07/2025
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya has filed a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) demanding an investigation into what he described as “serious ethical misconduct” by a People’s Party MP.
PM could face court test
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to decide on Tuesday on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.