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Democrats add 5% GDP growth to action plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/01/2026
» The Democrat Party has set a 5% economic growth target for the end of 2026, proposing a 90-day action plan on structural shifts aimed at lifting the country out of poverty in the long run.
Democrats, Pheu Thai unveil rival visions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The Democrat Party on Monday unveiled its policy vision, titled "How to Make Thailand Free from Poverty – Through Capable People", calling for clean governance, stronger economic growth and a state that supports, rather than hinders, national development.
Senator Nantana to use ruling in ethics case
Business, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/11/2025
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas says she will submit a Dusit District Court ruling that cleared her of defaming a fellow senator as evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) as part of her defence against an ethics violation charge.
Senator in hot water for pork slur
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Senate on Tuesday voted by a wide margin to find Senator Nantana Nantavaropas guilty of committing a serious ethical violation over "pork seller" remarks that were deemed demeaning toward a fellow senator.
Government to ramp up spending
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has underscored the urgent need to accelerate government spending, describing it as the only remaining engine capable of rescuing Thailand's economy from its current malaise.
Critics blast plan to cut school aid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2025
» A proposal by a Senate education committee to reduce government funding for undocumented Cambodians studying in Thailand has drawn criticism from a fellow senator and human rights advocate, who warns that such a move may violate international humanitarian laws and children's rights.
Budget debate set as MPs prep for scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2025
» The government and the opposition will be allocated 20 hours each to deliberate the 3.78-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, chief government whip Wisut Chainarun said.
New moves to stamp out illegal condo rentals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2025
» State agencies are being urged to work with online accommodation booking platforms to develop a system that allows only properly registered hotels and accommodation providers to accept online bookings.
Senator pulls motion on prison healthcare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/02/2025
» Proceedings in the Senate chamber were briefly disrupted on Tuesday when a motion to debate equal rights for prisoners was suddenly withdrawn by the senator who submitted it.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.