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Lawmaker pensions stir big debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2026
» Lawmakers have expressed mixed views over scrapping a pension fund for former MPs and senators, amid concerns over fairness and long-term sustainability.
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.
Senators back plan to end free meals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2026
» Senators have backed a plan by MPs to end free meals, in a bid to cut public spending amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Lawmakers urged to cut aide quota
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Thai Pakdee Party has urged both MPs and senators to cut the number of personal assistants from eight to three, saying the move could save up to 3 billion baht annually.
Senators urge action to tackle rising energy costs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2026
» Senators have urged the government to introduce concrete measures to avert energy shortages and shield households from soaring costs as turmoil in the Middle East drives up global oil prices.
People's Party leader ready to step aside
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/02/2026
» Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People's Party (PP), has declared he is prepared to step down if a court orders him to suspend his duties, as legal uncertainty continues to hang over 44 current and former party MPs.
Prasert mum on Worldcoin MoU
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» Former digital economy minister Prasert Jantararuangtong declined yesterday to disclose details of his statement to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the ministry and a Singapore-based firm related to cryptocurrency.
Pheu Thai backs new charter drive
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has called on political parties, lawmakers, civil society groups and the public to work together to ensure that the people's will, expressed in Sunday's national referendum, leads to the drafting of a genuinely democratic constitution.
Senators demand clarity on charter change policy
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/02/2026
» A group of "new breed" senators yesterday urged the incoming government to clearly outline the framework and process for drafting a new constitution in its policy statement, expressing hope that a second referendum could be held by the end of the year.
Pheu Thai pledges debt relief
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday vowed at a rally in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket to implement comprehensive debt solutions if elected.