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Bhumjaithai coalition talks hit snag
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has begun negotiations with the Klatham Party as part of efforts to form a new coalition government, after announcing that Pheu Thai's 74 MPs would support its bid to secure a governing majority.
Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
Opposition to submit urgent motion on trade talks with US
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/07/2025
» The opposition will this week submit an urgent motion involving trade negotiations with the United States and the border conflict with Cambodia following US President Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia.
Court mulls Thaksin's fishy stretch
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2025
» The outcome of a Supreme Court hearing regarding claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will make or break his political future, an academic says.
Govt turns to bananas as rice plunges
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2025
» The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan yesterday.
Chinese firm accused of Chachoengsao land grab
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/02/2025
» The Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee is intensifying its investigation into a Chinese business illegally clearing over 600 rai of national forest land in Chachoengsao's Tha Takiab district to cultivate durian.
Digital wallet handout funds 'put Thai state-run banks at risk’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2024
» The opposition has raised concerns that five state-run banks may never get back the money the government plans to take from them to partially finance the digital wallet scheme.
Thai conservatives flex political muscle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» The decision to nominate Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister signals that Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, will go all out to rebuild a support base to fend off the People's Party (PP), according to a political analyst.
PM defends budget top-up to fund handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2024
» Increasing the 2024 fiscal budget by 122 billion baht is crucial to stimulate the economy, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday, as he proposed a supplementary budget bill to the House to help fund the digital wallet scheme.
Election Commission asked to probe senator
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/07/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has been asked to investigate the eligibility of the applicant who gained the most votes in the recent Senate election.