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Democrat Party's Abhisit promotes waste‑to‑energy policy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2026
» Abhisit Vejjajiva, the leader of the Democrat Party, has unveiled an ambitious policy platform aimed at transforming waste management into a key driver of green economic growth, while pushing for meaningful decentralisation of power to local administrations.
Ex-PM Abhisit slams casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/06/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has issued a strong rebuke of the government’s plan to establish integrated entertainment complexes with a casino, warning they will not solve illegal gambling and may damage Thailand’s tourism image.
Abhisit sees entertainment complexes as slippery slope
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/04/2025
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed his opposition to the bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing concerns about the social and economic impact.
MP accused of rape could face ethics investigation
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2025
» A motion seeking parliamentary approval for Bangkok MP Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit to be handed over to police to face a rape charge has been withdrawn after the lawmaker surrendered voluntarily.
Palang Pracharath to oppose casino bill
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/02/2025
» The opposition Palang Pracharath Party on Wednesday vowed to oppose the government’s entertainment complex bill, which would pave the way for the legalisation of casino gambling.
Thai govt urged to act on foreign businesses in tourism
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/10/2024
» The Senate is urging the government to crack down on tourism businesses run by local proxies of foreign citizens in an effort to protect local businesses against unfair competition.
Thailand mulls welfare coverage for freelance workers
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2024
» The government is considering granting freelance workers the same welfare protections accorded to workers who are registered with the Social Security Fund (SSF), on the condition that they pay income taxes.
Thai conservatives flex political muscle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2024
» The decision to nominate Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new prime minister signals that Thaksin Shinawatra, the party's de facto leader, will go all out to rebuild a support base to fend off the People's Party (PP), according to a political analyst.
Concerns raised about power for call centre gangs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/05/2024
» Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP Rangsiman Rome has voiced his concerns that Thailand could be about to provide electricity and internet access to grey businesses based just over the border in Myanmar.
Ministries to promote film spots
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/05/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry has joined hands with the Culture Ministry to promote Thailand's film locations in a bid to achieve 7.5 billion baht in earnings from foreign film companies choosing to shoot their films in the country this year.