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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.
Senate panel pushes for removal of illegal towers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/11/2025
» The Senate committee on natural resources and environment has urged strict enforcement of forest laws to remove illegal telecom towers aiding cross-border scam networks along the border areas.
Senate shoots down casino bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Senate has formally rejected the government's draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.
'We can scramble jets in 5 minutes,' says RTAF chief
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has affirmed its readiness amid border tensions with Cambodia, saying fighter jets can be deployed within five minutes if conflict erupts.
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a strong rebuke of the government’s plan to establish integrated entertainment complexes with a casino, warning they will not solve illegal gambling and may damage Thailand’s tourism image.
Ex-minister wary of debt hike
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/04/2025
» Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, a former finance minister and current head of an academic committee for the Palang Pracharath Party, has warned against the government's possible raising of the public debt ceiling to support the economy.
FB, TikTok urged to help war on scams
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/02/2025
» The government has invited representatives from several social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, to discuss ways to tackle online scams.
Further internet access restrictions proposed to combat online scams
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2025
» Thai authorities are considering further restrictions on internet access along the Thai-Myanmar border, a region known for its numerous scam syndicates.
Government ‘failing scam victims’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2024
» A Senate committee has blamed the government for failing to protect people from falling victim to investment fraud scams such as the one involving Dr Boon Vanasin, the founder of Thonburi Healthcare Group.
Senator calls for action to prop up SMEs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas is urging the Commerce Ministry to support SMEs affected by e-commerce platforms selling cheap, low-quality goods to Thai consumers.