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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.
People's Party unveils B15bn Hat Yai flood plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» People's Party (PP) leader and prime ministerial candidate Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut on Tuesday unveiled a plan to invest 15 billion baht over four years to strengthen Hat Yai's flood prevention system.
‘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.
Election Commission urged to disband coalition parties over Thaksin influence
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/07/2025
» A political activist lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday, urging it to disband seven political parties for allegedly allowing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to interfere in their internal affairs, in violation of the organic law on political parties.
Budget debate slated for late May
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/04/2025
» The House is expected to begin deliberations on the 2026 Budget Bill late next month, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party saying it is confident the bill will pass despite the growing tension between members of the government coalition over the push to legalise casinos in the country.
Lessons from PAO polls
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/02/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party still has a chance to return to power after the next general election if it learns from the recent Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) elections and revises its strategies to adapt to changing circumstances, political observers said.
Moves to curb military power in Thailand will continue
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2024
» Pheu Thai lawmaker Prayuth Siripanich's attempt to push for a so-called "anti-coup bill" has been met with opposition from critics and is unlikely to win endorsement from parliament, political observers say.
Pheu Thai confident of charter vote chances
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/10/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party is confident the referendum on constitutional amendments will take place early next year as initially planned, despite a difference in opinion on the double-majority requirement in the referendum bill.
Coalition eyes charter change talks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/10/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party plans to hold talks with its coalition partners next week to discuss how to proceed with charter amendments, Prime Minister's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil said on Thursday.
Pheu Thai coy on ethics bill plans
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Wednesday shrugged off media questions about whether the ruling Pheu Thai Party intends to proceed with a charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political officeholders after coalition parties poured cold water on the bid.