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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).
MPs reaffirm Referendum Bill support
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025
» The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly reaffirmed its support for the Referendum Bill, with 375 votes in favour and none against, ending a months-long deadlock that has stalled progress on constitutional reform.
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.
Budget debate slated for late May
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2025
» The House is expected to begin deliberations on the 2026 Budget Bill late next month, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party saying it is confident the bill will pass despite the growing tension between members of the government coalition over the push to legalise casinos in the country.
Thai casino bill hits hard wall
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2025
» The fate of the casino-entertainment complex bill hangs in the balance after the Pheu Thai-led government backed away from its bid to push the bill through parliament in a hurry following strong opposition from various sectors.
Palang Pracharath kicks out dissenting MPs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2024
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has officially expelled 20 MPs who defected following a dispute between former party secretary-general Thamanat Prompow and present party leader Prawit Wongsuwon.
Phumtham downplays MP's House dissolution warning
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed a Pheu Thai MP's warning that disagreements over a charter referendum could result in a House dissolution as a matter of personal opinion.
Joint panel to thrash out differences on referendum
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/11/2024
» Disagreements surrounding the referendum bill may be settled as early as tomorrow, with opposing parties set to strike a deal on a "one and a half" majority rule as an alternative to the double majority requirement to pass a referendum.
Thaksin extols skills of daughter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2023
» Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has affirmed to the public his trust in his daughter's political abilities, saying that his daughter will be a "more capable" prime minister than him.
Trairong says Dem members should work out disagreements, not resign
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2022
» Democrat Party veteran Trairong Suwankhiri on Saturday voiced concern about recent resignations after several members confided in him regarding the party's management.