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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.
EC urged to replace head of Senate collusion panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2026
» A group of reserve senators has asked the Election Commission (EC) to remove Pol Capt Piya Raksakul from a panel investigating allegations of collusion and vote-rigging in the 2024 Senate election, citing possible bias after a photograph showing him with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul surfaced.
Senate panel presses Social Security Office on hearing data
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026
» A Senate panel has intensified pressure on the Social Security Office (SSO) to disclose raw data from a recent public hearing on proposed changes to election rules for the Social Security Board (SSB), as scrutiny grows over management of the 3-trillion-baht Social Security Fund.
Post-poll power plays face danger
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2026
» More than two weeks after the Feb 8 general election, the political landscape remains clouded by legal uncertainty and high-stakes coalition bargaining.
Democrats won't bend on coalition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/02/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday his party would strictly adhere to the conditions it set during the election campaign when deciding whether to join a new coalition government.
Dems to review strategy as poll results 'below target'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Democrat Party is preparing to overhaul its strategy and internal operations, said party secretary-general Chaiwut Bannawat, after unofficial results showed the party is poised to win just 22 seats in the House of Representatives — slightly below its target.
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.
Pheu Thai pledges major overhaul of SSF
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has vowed to implement comprehensive reform of the Social Security Fund (SSF) within three months if it returns to office after the election.
Palang Pracharath candidates want Prawit to return
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» Candidates from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) yesterday urged former party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to return to lead the party, saying his departure left them uncertain and weakened campaign morale.
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.