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Democrat Party marks 80th anniversary
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Democrat Party on Monday marked its 80th anniversary by kicking off a year-long programme aimed at reinforcing its role as a political institution open to all.
Election Commission confident about polling day
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2026
» The Election Commission (EC) is confident the upcoming general election and referendum will proceed smoothly following a full-scale simulation exercise, stressing that voters will be required to verify their identity twice to ensure accuracy and prevent confusion.
Pheu Thai 'declares war on poverty'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/01/2026
» Pheu Thai has unveiled a flagship welfare policy pledging annual cash top-ups of up to 36,000 baht for low-income earners, aiming to lift an estimated 3.4 million people above the national poverty line.
Red, Purple Line fare still B20
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/10/2025
» The cabinet has extended the 20-baht flat fare rate on the Red and Purple Lines for two more months until Nov 30, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.
Senate accepts key bill for capped B20 city train fare
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Senate on Monday accepted for debate a Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) bill that is key to the implementation of a flat-rate train fare for commuters in Greater Bangkok.
Thai envoy to UN rebukes Cambodia for ceasefire violation
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/08/2025
» Cherdchai Chaivaivid, ambassador and permanent representative of Thailand to the United Nations, clarified details of Cambodia's alleged ceasefire violation.
Thaksin has 'nothing to lose'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/07/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has stepped back into the political spotlight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and his daughter, suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, find themselves on increasingly shaky ground.
Casino bill slips to bottom of agenda
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/06/2025
» The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioritised when parliament reconvenes next week.
Opposition calls for Thai education budget overhaul
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu has called for a complete overhaul of Thailand’s education budget, arguing that the current system remains inefficient despite consistent increases in funding.
Hospital chief faces drunk-driving probe
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/05/2025
» A Chaiyaphum hospital director is facing a disciplinary investigation as well as criminal charges for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his vehicle into a roadside food shop, seriously injuring two people.