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Thaksin’s woes hurt poll bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was sent back to prison after the Supreme Court ordered him to serve a one-year jail term in connection with the high-profile “14th floor” case, dealing a major blow to any prospect of him playing a role in election campaigning.
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.
MPs slam PM's dissolution threat
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/11/2025
» Politicians have strongly criticised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's remarks suggesting he might dissolve parliament if a no-confidence motion is tabled, accusing him of attempting to evade democratic scrutiny.
Amnesty panel ducks decision on royal insult cases
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/07/2024
» The House committee studying an amnesty bill has wrapped up its work without concluding whether offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law, and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included.
Pheu Thai told again: kick Move Forward out of coalition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2023
» The leader of the Chartthaipattana Party on Sunday told the Pheu Thai Party (PTP) that is taking the lead in forming the next government that it will not vote for a prime ministerial candidate from Pheu Thai if its coalition includes a party that wants to change the lese majeste (royal insult) law.
Move Forward, allies to sign deal
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2023
» Eight prospective coalition parties will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday. The controversial topic of revising Section 112 of the Criminal Code, a key pledge of the Move Forward Party (MFP), is expected not to be included in the MoU.
Lese majeste stance could sink Dems' PM vote
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/05/2023
» The Democrat Party are mulling over whether its members should elect Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister and whether any support should be conditional based on how the lese majeste law is to be handled.
Opposition seeks transport minister's removal over contracts
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/01/2023
» The opposition is seeking the removal of Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob from office, accusing him of winning construction contracts from the Transport Ministry via a proxy in violation of the constitution.
MFP seeks lese majeste rejig
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/02/2021
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has proposed an overhaul of Section 112 of the Criminal Code -- the lese majeste law -- with watered-down penalties.
Cabinet proposes B3tn spending for fiscal 2019
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/06/2018
» The cabinet has proposed a deficit budget bill to parliament, with 3-trillion-baht spending earmarked for the next fiscal year starting in October.