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Senate ends free meals for members
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Senate has agreed to have its secretariat arrange meals on sitting days, with senators covering the costs themselves, in a bid to curb public spending amid economic strain.
Abhisit sets coalition rules
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2026
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the Democrats would not join any coalition government that he described as "family-run" or one that fuels social division.
Charter referendum must start from parliament, says expert
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/12/2025
» The cabinet has no authority to initiate a constitutional referendum without a request from parliament, Nikorn Chamnong, former secretary of the parliamentary committee on referendum procedures, said on Wednesday.
Two panels to draft charter: House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/11/2025
» Two 35-member parliamentary-appointed panels will be formed to finalise Thailand's new constitution within 360 days, with a strict ban on amending Chapter 2 concerning the monarchy, according to the House committee overseeing the draft constitutional amendment.
March 29 proposed as Thai election date
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has proposed a timeline that would result in Thailand’s general election being held on March 29, 2026, along with a constitutional referendum.
Charter models strike contrast
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/10/2025
» As parliament prepares for a special joint session on Oct 14–15 to debate three proposed constitutional amendment bills, political analysts say the model proposed by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) appears to have the best chance of gaining approval.
MoU vote faces stiff opposition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/10/2025
» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut is urging the government to withdraw its plan to hold a referendum on the controversial memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Cambodia signed in 2000 and 2001, saying such complex international issues fall squarely within the government's remit -- not the public's.
Bhumjaithai limits Senate role in charter rewriting
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has submitted its draft constitutional amendment aimed at reducing the Senate’s role in the amendment process, setting a strict timeline for a rewrite, and prohibiting changes to provisions on the monarchy and Thailand’s status as a unitary state.
Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
Senator wants talks on new court ruling
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2025
» Senator Premsak Piayura submitted a petition to the Upper House regarding the ongoing moves to amend the charter, after the Constitutional Court ruled on a three-referendum process on Thursday.