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Election and referendum to cost B9 billion
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/12/2025
» The cabinet has approved a budget of nearly 9 billion baht for the Election Commission (EC) to stage the 2026 general election and a referendum on whether to draft a new constitution on Feb 8.
Senator slams SEA Games prep
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/11/2025
» A senator has slammed preparations for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, warning that venues are still incomplete with just over a month to go.
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.
PM seeks clarity on BTS Skytrain deals
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the Transport Ministry to compile information and clarify issues involving controversial contracts involving the BTS Skytrain system.
Thaksin extols skills of daughter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/03/2023
» Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has affirmed to the public his trust in his daughter's political abilities, saying that his daughter will be a "more capable" prime minister than him.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration selects 7 protest sites
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/06/2022
» City Hall has designated seven sites where people can hold demonstrations in Bangkok under the Public Assembly Act, though rally organisers have to seek prior permission and follow related laws.
Opposition turns screw over Covid
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/05/2021
» An opposition MP is seeking a censure debate against the government over its alleged failure to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pheu Thai to oppose fare hike plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/01/2021
» The opposition Pheu Thai Party will petition the government and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to suspend a plan to raise the fare ceiling on the BTS skytrain Green Line electric train from 65 baht to 104 baht which is scheduled to take effect on Feb 16.
BMA under fire over Green Line fare hike
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/01/2021
» The Department of Rail Transport (DoRT) is seeking talks with City Hall over its decision to raise the fare ceiling on the BTS skytrain Green Line electric train from 65 baht to 104 baht from Feb 16.
Cops issue warning to red shirts
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/05/2018
» Police are threatening tough legal action against hardcore elements of red-shirt groups if they attempt to instigate unrest on the fourth anniversary of the 2014 coup on Tuesday.