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New govt off to a bumpy start
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2026
» There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with academics warning the government has only a narrow window to prove it can manage a deepening energy and cost-of-living crisis -- or risk a steep fall in public support.
Fairer oil pricing vowed
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026
» Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to overhaul the country's refinery margin mechanism to ensure fairer pricing for consumers.
Shinawatra heir faces tough road
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has once again demonstrated that it has not stepped out from under the long shadow of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the broader Shinawatra political dynasty.
Senators press Election Commission on collusion case
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2025
» A group of reserve senators has urged the newly appointed Election Commission (EC) to forward the alleged Senate election collusion case to the Supreme Court and to review whether EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee should remain in office.
Two panels to draft charter: House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2025
» Two 35-member parliamentary-appointed panels will be formed to finalise Thailand's new constitution within 360 days, with a strict ban on amending Chapter 2 concerning the monarchy, according to the House committee overseeing the draft constitutional amendment.
The risks of going early
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/11/2025
» A censure motion, feared as a potential death warrant for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government, could accelerate an early dissolution of the House of Representatives before the tentative deadline set under the memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the opposition People's Party (PP).
Models for drafting bodies face scrutiny
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» Two models for the formation of a constitution drafting assembly (CDA) and two options for a constitution drafting committee (CDC) are expected to be submitted to the main parliamentary committee working to amend the 2017 charter today, with the aim of finalising the framework this week.
Race for charter panel chair begins
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2025
» Political tension is rising ahead of next week's first meeting of the constitutional amendment committee, with both the People's Party (PP) and Pheu Thai preparing to field their own candidates for the chairmanship -- a contest that could shape the next phase of Thailand's charter rewrite.
Senate set to probe 15 NACC nominees
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/10/2025
» The Senate yesterday set up a committee to probe the background, conduct and ethics of the 15 nominees to be selected as new members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.