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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.
EC urged to replace head of Senate collusion panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2026
» A group of reserve senators has asked the Election Commission (EC) to remove Pol Capt Piya Raksakul from a panel investigating allegations of collusion and vote-rigging in the 2024 Senate election, citing possible bias after a photograph showing him with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul surfaced.
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.
Hun Sen leak topples govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The incident came amid heightened tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border in June, during which the administration of former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was already in a precarious position, struggling to govern under mounting political pressure.
Clashes bring ties to new low
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» One of the hottest political issues this year is the clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border, which has brought relations between the neighbouring countries to their most fragile point in recent history.
Politics -- a year of turmoil and transition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The political situation in 2025 was marked by conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, escalating into armed clashes. Domestically, Thailand experienced two changes of government before parliament was dissolved in preparation for the Feb 8, 2026 election. It has been a turbulent political year throughout.
Senators press Election Commission on collusion case
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/12/2025
» A group of reserve senators has urged the newly appointed Election Commission (EC) to forward the alleged Senate election collusion case to the Supreme Court and to review whether EC secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee should remain in office.
Pheu Thai set to elect new leader
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party will elect a new leader and executive committee during a special general assembly on Friday, following the resignation of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from the post, according to a source in the party.
PM urged to axe Cambodian MoUs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/10/2025
» Political activists have petitioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to revoke two memoranda of understanding signed in 2000 and 2001 with Cambodia, citing serious breaches of international treaty law.
Amnesty bill submitted for debate this month
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/10/2025
» The amnesty bill has been submitted to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha for inclusion on the House agenda, with second and third readings expected before the current parliamentary session ends later this month, according to a source.