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THAILAND

Lawmaker pensions stir big debate

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026

» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.

THAILAND

Senate ends free meals for members

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026

» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.

THAILAND

Senators back plan to end free meals

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2026

» Senators have backed a plan by MPs to end free meals, in a bid to cut public spending amid the ongoing energy crisis.

THAILAND

Lawmakers urged to cut aide quota

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2026

» The Thai Pakdee Party has urged both MPs and senators to cut the number of personal assistants from eight to three, saying the move could save up to 3 billion baht annually.

THAILAND

Election Commission frets over cash for votes

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2026

» Concerns over vote-buying have intensified in the final days before Sunday's general election and constitutional referendum, prompting the Election Commission (EC) to order heightened monitoring nationwide, particularly in the Northeast and the South.

THAILAND

Pheu Thai kindles 'sparks of hope'

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026

» The Pheu Thai Party has unveiled its three prime ministerial candidates, with Yodchanan Wongsawat -- widely known as "Ajarn Chain" -- named as the party's top choice and first in line to assume the premiership should Pheu Thai win the upcoming general election.

THAILAND

People's Party unveils B15bn Hat Yai flood plan

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026

» People's Party (PP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut on Tuesday unveiled a plan to invest 15 billion baht over four years to strengthen Hat Yai's flood prevention system.

THAILAND

PP vows B250bn 100-day economic plan

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/01/2026

» The People's Party (PP) has pledged to roll out an ambitious "first 100-day" economic plan worth 250 billion baht if elected to form the next government.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

People's Party optimistic on forming govt

Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026

» People's Party (PP) deputy leader, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, on Monday expressed confidence the party will form the next government if it finishes first in the upcoming election, saying it is ready to work with any party committed to cracking down on scam networks and not compromising its core mission.