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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.
Pheu Thai drops casinos for wellness
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» Yodchanan Wongsawat, the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate, has confirmed that the party has decided to abandon its proposed casino and entertainment complex policy.
Two panels to draft charter: House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2025
» Two 35-member parliamentary-appointed panels will be formed to finalise Thailand's new constitution within 360 days, with a strict ban on amending Chapter 2 concerning the monarchy, according to the House committee overseeing the draft constitutional amendment.
The risks of going early
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/11/2025
» A censure motion, feared as a potential death warrant for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government, could accelerate an early dissolution of the House of Representatives before the tentative deadline set under the memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the opposition People's Party (PP).
Parliament to debate charter bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2025
» A special joint session of parliament will be held on Oct 14-15 to debate three proposed constitutional amendment bills, Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said.
Thamanat defends role in cabinet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow on Tuesday rejected allegations made during a heated parliamentary debate that he was unqualified to serve as a cabinet minister.
Senators urge PP to probe Anutin over collusion case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» A group of reserve senators have urged the People's Party (PP) to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's qualifications in connection with a case involving allegations of a rigged Senate vote, warning of potential interference by what they described as an "invisible hand" and a powerful network dominating parliament.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate "mule accounts", which have been affecting innocent citizens.
New law backs local booze makers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/06/2025
» The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.
Request for judicial review of charter bills considered
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2025
» Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha will meet whips from the government, opposition, and Senate to determine whether a motion seeking a judicial review of some controversial charter amendment bills is urgent.