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MPs grill govt on fuel plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/04/2026
» The energy crisis and soaring fuel prices -- particularly the issue of refining margins -- dominated parliamentary debate during a joint sitting in parliament on Thursday, as opposition parties challenged the government's policy statement.
Democrat Party's Abhisit promotes waste‑to‑energy policy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, has unveiled an ambitious policy platform aimed at transforming waste management into a key driver of green economic growth, while pushing for meaningful decentralisation of power to local administrations.
Opposition renews call to axe Thamanat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/12/2025
» The opposition People’s Party has renewed its demand for the removal Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, warning that his continued cabinet presence could compromise investigations into a major transnational crime and money-laundering network.
Klatham MP faces grilling over ties to gambling
Oped, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/11/2025
» A House committee has summoned Chonnaphat Naksua, a Klatham Party MP for Songkhla, to clarify allegations regarding his involvement with online gambling networks after the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) froze 159 million baht of his assets.
Vorapak unfazed by loan scandal barbs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025
» A Pheu Thai MP has questioned the government's decision to appoint Vorapak Tanyawong as deputy finance minister, citing corruption charges filed against him by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in relation to the Energy Earth loan scandal.
Government defends cost of new transport ministry HQ
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» The government has pushed back against criticism from the opposition People’s Party of the 3.8-billion-baht budget for a new 22-storey Ministry of Transport headquarters, calling the project a necessary long-term investment to address serious infrastructure and operational shortcomings.
Opposition launches post-censure petitions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2025
» The People’s Party (PP) has followed up their no-confidence motion with petitions for formal investigations into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s controversial purchase of shares and her family’s land acquisition in Khao Yai.
Palang Pracharath to oppose casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2025
» The opposition Palang Pracharath Party on Wednesday vowed to oppose the government’s entertainment complex bill, which would pave the way for the legalisation of casino gambling.
Suriya insists SRT owns land
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/11/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said a disputed 5,083-rai plot of land in Buri Ram's Khao Kradong belongs to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), adding the ministry will resolve issues related to the 900 people currently living on the land within 30 days.
Thai govt casts eye over Phangnga airport construction
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/10/2024
» The House Committee for Transportation is closely following the construction of Andaman International Airport in Phangnga, scheduled to open by 2030.