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Thaksin’s woes hurt poll bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was sent back to prison after the Supreme Court ordered him to serve a one-year jail term in connection with the high-profile “14th floor” case, dealing a major blow to any prospect of him playing a role in election campaigning.
Thamanat defends role in cabinet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow on Tuesday rejected allegations made during a heated parliamentary debate that he was unqualified to serve as a cabinet minister.
Senator nominations stoke debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/05/2025
» Conflicting opinions have emerged among senators as the review sessions of nominees for cherished positions at independent organisations are set for Friday.
Court mulls Thaksin's fishy stretch
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2025
» The outcome of a Supreme Court hearing regarding claims of improper enforcement of the prison sentence against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will make or break his political future, an academic says.
Bhumjaithai Party expels B400m fraud MP
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/04/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has expelled Ekarat Changlao, an MP for Khon Kaen, following his conviction in an embezzlement case.
Leave Thaksin be, Pheu Thai warns
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/02/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party on Monday warned the opposition against using the no-confidence debate as an opportunity to attack or defame former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra verbally.
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/01/2025
» Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit on Wednesday condemned a suggestion by a colleague to broadcast live the executions of convicts as a way to combat the drug problem.
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.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
Thaksin case gets dismissed
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/12/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition alleging that state officials facilitated former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra serving his prison sentence in a hospital rather than a prison.