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Call to axe MP pension scheme
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026
» Economy Party list MP Chris Potranandana has stepped up his campaign to abolish parliamentary pensions, declaring all three of the party's MPs will refuse to claim the benefit while calling for public disclosure of former lawmakers currently receiving lifetime payments.
Clean Air Bill gains traction
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2026
» Opposition parties have renewed calls for urgent action on air pollution, pledging to push forward a Clean Air Bill while urging the government to address the wildfire and PM2.5 fine dust crisis through both immediate relief and long-term structural reforms.
32 hours set for govt policy debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/04/2026
» Parliament has allocated 32 hours and 30 minutes for the upcoming policy debate, with the opposition given 14 hours and 30 minutes to scrutinise the policy framework of the Bhumjaithai (BJT)-led administration.
Democrat Party marks 80th anniversary
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Democrat Party on Monday marked its 80th anniversary by kicking off a year-long programme aimed at reinforcing its role as a political institution open to all.
Missing fuel case draws DSI scrutiny
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/04/2026
» An investigation is underway into whether a case involving 57 million litres of missing fuel should be accepted as a special case by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said yesterday.
New govt off to a bumpy start
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2026
» There will be no honeymoon period for the incoming administration of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with academics warning the government has only a narrow window to prove it can manage a deepening energy and cost-of-living crisis -- or risk a steep fall in public support.
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.
Clean Air Bill could hurt economy, says Bhumjaithai MP
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2026
» The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has voiced strong reservations over the Clean Air Bill, warning that if passed into law, it could give excessive powers to state officials and damage the country’s economic competitiveness.
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.