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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.
Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
Thaksin has 'nothing to lose'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped back into the political spotlight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, find themselves on increasingly shaky ground.
Calls grow to limit double-decker buses after crash
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/03/2025
» A Senate subcommittee on infrastructure and vehicles is calling for measures to prevent road accidents caused by double-decker buses.
Thailand imposes burning ban to curb PM2.5 pollution
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/01/2025
» The government has announced a “no-burn” measure in a bid to control air pollution, with punishment lined up for violators.
People's Party opposes govt's Bangkok congestion fee plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2024
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) opposes the government's proposal to introduce traffic congestion fees, arguing instead for prioritising a comprehensive public transport network to reduce urban crowding.
No favours in traffic fee plan: govt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has denied opposition criticism that its planned traffic congestion charges will favour the private sector, saying that the policy is designed to be accountable.
Minister defends Bangkok congestion fee plan
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has rejected opposition criticism that its planned traffic congestion fee in Bangkok will favour the private sector, saying that the policy is designed to be accountable.
Tour firm put illegal tanks on whole fleet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/10/2024
» Authorities have seized the remaining five buses owned by Shinbutr Tour after discovering each had 11 gas tanks installed -- exceeding the legal limit of six -- just like the ill-fated school bus that caught fire recently, resulting in the death of 23 people, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
New deputy speaker expected next week
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/08/2024
» The House of Representatives is expected to select a new first deputy House speaker next Wednesday to replace Padipat Suntiphada, who lost his MP status as a result of the Constitutional Court dissolving the Move Forward Party, according to chief government whip Wisut Chainaroon.