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BJT shaping as likely winner
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/02/2026
» In the final week before election day, parties have intensified their campaigns, unveiling more targeted policies and sharpening their messages in a last push to win over undecided voters while consolidating their core support.
Cambodian senator’s letter draws Thai protest
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/01/2026
» Thailand has lodged a formal diplomatic protest with Cambodia following the publication of an open letter by a Cambodian senator, which the government says crossed diplomatic boundaries.
PP boss 'sorry' for slow charter rejig
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/12/2025
» People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut apologised for the stalled charter reform efforts, while Pheu Thai accused Bhumjaithai (BJT) of evading responsibility after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul decided to dissolve the House ahead of the originally planned timeline.
Parliament backs 2 panels for charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2025
» Parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proposed setting up of a 35-member constitution drafting committee (CDC) and the 35-member public participation committee, on the first day of the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Charter tensions rise
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2025
» Parliament will convene an extraordinary session on Dec 10-11 to consider the charter amendment bill at its second reading, following the completion of scrutiny by a parliamentary committee.
Third reading on charter possible by Dec 29
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/12/2025
» The House of Representatives secretary-general has outlined the tentative timeline for the third and final reading of the charter amendment bill, saying the vote could take place as early as Dec 29, or be postponed to Jan 5–6, depending on lawmakers' readiness.
Charter bill 'likely' to pass 2nd reading, senator says
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2025
» Senator Norasate Prachyakorn, spokesman for the parliamentary committee vetting the constitutional amendment bill, has expressed confidence it will clear its second reading, though some technical vetting of wording by parliament's secretariat is still underway.
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.
March 29 proposed as Thai election date
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has proposed a timeline that would result in Thailand’s general election being held on March 29, 2026, along with a constitutional referendum.
BJT warns proposed charter bills risk violating key clauses
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has warned that the charter amendment bills proposed by the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party (PP) lack protections for Chapters 1 and 2 of the current constitution and risk violating the charter.