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Academics sound alarm ahead of poll
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2026
» A group calling itself Academics for Society are urging voters to impose an "electoral boycott" on political parties it says are hostile to Thailand's long-term development, warning that the country is nearing a critical breaking point ahead of the Feb 8 general election.
‘Don’t fall for Bhumjaithai ploy’
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, now a Democrat Party candidate, slammed Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn of the Bhumjaithai Party on Wednesday for urging southern voters to support his party in the Feb 8 election in exchange for budget allocations.
Two labour protection bills okayed by House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2025
» The House of Representatives unanimously approved in principle two labour protection bills aimed at improving workers' rights and quality of life.
Senate boosts parental leave
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Senate has unanimously approved an amendment to the Labour Protection Act, increasing maternity and parental leave for employees.
Pheu Thai blasted for rejecting amnesty bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2025
» The opposition has lashed out at Pheu Thai for refusing to support proposed amnesty efforts related to the lese majeste law, dismissing as unconvincing the ruling party's justification that it must appease coalition partners due to the government's slim majority.
MPs back amnesty bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025
» The House has passed three amnesty bills but rejected two versions submitted by civil society groups and the former Move Forward Party during their first readings.
Thaksin under fire for racist jibe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, has come under fire over racist remarks he allegedly made during a campaign rally in Chiang Rai, with a senator calling on him to give a public apology for the insensitive comments.
Senate set to grill government on its policies
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2024
» Ninety-eight senators filed a motion on Monday for a general debate without a vote on the government's performance next month.
Jurin sorry as assault probe widens
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2022
» The leader of the Democrat Party has apologised for the sex scandal involving a former deputy party leader and acknowledged his own responsibility by resigning from two government committees on gender equality and women's policies.
Democrats split over ethics probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/04/2022
» High-profile sexual harassment cases involving former Democrat deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi are shaking up the party, with some senior members calling on its executives to take responsibility for appointing him to the position.