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Senate ends free meals for members
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.
‘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.
Senator challenges constitution-drafting committee allowance hike
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2025
» A heated exchange broke out in parliament on Thursday as MPs and senators debated meeting allowances for members of the constitution-drafting committee (CDC) and the public participation committee during the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Thailand's agriculture spending faces probe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/08/2025
» Opposition MPs have raised concerns over the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives' budget allocation, questioning a 41-million-baht investment in the development of a central agricultural market in Phayao.
Adviser accuses senator of molesting her after dining together
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/07/2025
» A 39-year-old woman who is an adviser to a senate sub-committee went to the parliament on Tuesday and accused a senator of molesting her after they had a meal together in May.
Prawit ‘won’t accept salary’ after frequent absences
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will not receive his MP salary and allowances because of his frequent absences from parliament, according to the party’s secretary-general.
Srettha to donate his pay, allowances to foundations
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has committed to donating all his monthly salaries and meeting allowances earned during his tenure in office to various foundations in Thailand, starting with the Foundation for Children, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Thursday.
Parliament to tackle food waste after public uproar
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2023
» A flap over leftover food in the parliamentary dining room has led to a pledge by Parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha to look into the issue and discuss ways to make sure less food ends up going to waste.
Pichet weighs in on doggie bag dispute
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2023
» There is no regulation against MPs taking away leftover food after a meeting in parliament, a move that helps reduce food waste, according to Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan in an announcement released following a dispute over the matter on social media.
Snubbed Pheu Thai woos UTN
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party is struggling to secure enough support from other parties for its prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin.