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Pheu Thai-BJT coalition looking likely
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/01/2026
» The latest survey by Nida Poll provides an early indication of how the political landscape may evolve as the Feb 8 general election moves closer.
The risks of going early
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/11/2025
» A censure motion, feared as a potential death warrant for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government, could accelerate an early dissolution of the House of Representatives before the tentative deadline set under the memorandum of agreement (MoA) between the ruling Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the opposition People's Party (PP).
Senate to proceed with agency nominations
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» The Senate resolved on Friday to move ahead with votes for members of independent organisations amid warnings from minority senators that the process could be deemed illegitimate.
Casino bill 'a time-bomb'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/04/2025
» The casino-entertainment complex bill has become a political time-bomb for the Pheu Thai-led government, but questions remain as to which party will bear the brunt when the proposed law is put to a vote in parliament.
Thaksin plays down coalition rift
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/04/2025
» Chiang Mai: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra dismissed speculation that the Bhumjaithai Party could be booted out of the coalition amid reports of a forthcoming cabinet reshuffle.
Thai political temperature seen likely to heat up
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2025
» The political temperature will likely heat up this year as dwindling public trust in the government’s ability to handle the economic situation will become a key factor that may exacerbate the stronger political intensity expected this year, according to Parliament President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha.
Amnesty bill panel split over lese-majeste
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/07/2024
» The special House committee studying an amnesty bill for political prisoners is divided over where offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law (LM), and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included, according to one of the panel members.
Amnesty bill faces uncertainty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/06/2024
» An amnesty for people charged and prosecuted in political cases is long overdue and a fresh bid to push for one this time round is unlikely to trigger political turmoil like the previous attempt in 2013, according to political analysts.
MFP outlines handout risks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/04/2024
» The Pheu Thai-led government's digital handout scheme could exhaust the country's capacity to handle large-scale emergencies, claims the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).
Hamas to free Thais 'at end of Gaza fight'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/11/2023
» Hamas representatives have promised Thai negotiators that Thai hostages captured in Israel will be released when Israel ends its offensive in the Gaza Strip where they are being held, according to a Thai Shia Muslim leader.