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People’s Party defends foreign minister choice
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/01/2026
» The People’s Party on Wednesday defended its plan to appoint veteran diplomat and former senator Pisan Manawapat as foreign minister if it forms the next government, saying his political views are in line with the party’s direction.
Charter bill 'likely' to pass 2nd reading, senator says
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/12/2025
» Senator Norasate Prachyakorn, spokesman for the parliamentary committee vetting the constitutional amendment bill, has expressed confidence it will clear its second reading, though some technical vetting of wording by parliament's secretariat is still underway.
Commerce minister skirts queries on potential PM bid
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/11/2025
» Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has sidestepped questions about whether she is being considered as a prime ministerial candidate for the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), stressing that her priority is running the ministry to the best of her ability.
Thamanat invited to clarify alleged scammer links
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» A House committee has invited Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow to clarify his alleged links to foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, who has been implicated in one of the region’s largest online scam operations.
PM Anutin vows fair probe into Bangkok sinkhole
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday assured the House of Representatives that the probe into a collapsed road near Vajira Hospital in Bangkok's Dusit district would be conducted both independently and transparently.
Public referendum is non-negotiable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» Any move to draft a new constitution must begin with a public referendum rather than parliamentary deliberation, in line with the Constitutional Court's ruling, according to Senator Phisit Apivatanapong.
Adviser accuses senator of molesting her after dining together
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/07/2025
» A 39-year-old woman who is an adviser to a senate sub-committee went to the parliament on Tuesday and accused a senator of molesting her after they had a meal together in May.
Anutin rejects offer of two portfolios
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/06/2025
» A cabinet reshuffle is said to be imminent after Interior Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Wednesday he rejected the ruling Pheu Thai Party's offer to trade two cabinet portfolios for the interior ministerial post.
Senate powers face new threat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2025
» A group of senators will ask the Senate Speaker to suspend the selection of members of independent organisations on May 29-30.
MPs who exposed office deal ‘unfazed’ by lawsuit
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/03/2025
» The opposition MPs who have exposed the acquisition of an overpriced office tower by the Social Security Office (SSO) say they are unperturbed by a defamation lawsuit against them by a former labour minister embroiled in the controversy.