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Second reading should be done 'by end of month'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/11/2025
» Scrutiny of the constitutional amendment bill in its second reading should be completed by the end of November, paving the way for a final vote once the parliamentary session opens next month, says House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
Anutin gets down to work
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to form a government after being elected with 311 votes, comfortably surpassing the 247 required for a majority, to become the country's 32nd prime minister.
Upper House 'no threat to Budget Bill'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2025
» Senator Alongkot Worakee, deputy chair of the Senate's Ad-Hoc Committee on the 2026 Budget Bill, dismissed speculation that the Upper House might vote down the draft legislation.
People's Party fears 'instability' will hold up laws
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/07/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has warned of negative signals after a House session collapsed on its opening day, raising concerns over government stability and future legislative progress.
Palang Pracharath Party disrupts first meeting
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/07/2025
» The first parliamentary meeting of the new legislative session ended prematurely after a surprise move by the opposition prompted questions about a possible lack of quorum on Thursday.
Charter bill talks delayed
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/02/2025
» A joint sitting of MPs and senators deliberating charter amendment bills was adjourned on Thursday due to a lack of a quorum with the absence of MPs from the ruling Pheu Thai Party seen as a strategic move to prevent its bill from being rejected.
Thai political temperature seen likely to heat up
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2025
» The political temperature will likely heat up this year as dwindling public trust in the government’s ability to handle the economic situation will become a key factor that may exacerbate the stronger political intensity expected this year, according to Parliament President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha.
Democrat group targets Narapat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2023
» A faction of MPs led by Dech-it Khaothong, a Democrat MP for Songkhla, tried to move against acting deputy leader Narapat Kaeothong's leadership bid as several MPs showed unwillingness to vote for him, a party source said on Wednesday.
PM wants House quorum problems fixed
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday wants to make sure the House of Representatives will no longer fail to record a quorum after only 96 MPs showed up on Thursday.
Democrat MPs defend pro-Srettha votes
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/08/2023
» Democrat Party MPs who voted in support of Srettha Thavisin for prime minister have blamed their action on confusion over the troubled party’s stance. They denied aspiring to be in the government and declared they were fully ready for an opposition role in parliament.