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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.
Songsak defends land dispute ruling
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Department of Lands (DoL) has compiled all court filings related to the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram province, but the Supreme Court never ruled that the land belonged to the State Railway of Thailand as the SRT lacked ownership rights, said Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri.
Probe sought into ID card 'extortion'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025
» Two People's Party MPs, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn and Somdul Utcharoen, have petitioned the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) over allegations that villagers in Chiang Mai are being forced to pay tens of thousands of baht to obtain nationality and ID cards under a cabinet resolution.
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.
People’s Party calls out visa ‘scam’ for Chinese illegals
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/05/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has asked the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to investigate international study programmes suspected of securing student visas for Chinese nationals who have exploited them to work illegally in Thailand.
Opposition launches post-censure petitions
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2025
» The People’s Party (PP) has followed up their no-confidence motion with petitions for formal investigations into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s controversial purchase of shares and her family’s land acquisition in Khao Yai.
Pact on closer EU ties to take effect after House gives nod
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2024
» The framework agreement on the EU-Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) yesterday won unanimous endorsement by the Thai parliament and is due to come into force in 30 days.
Move Forward takes govt to task in debate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/04/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday took the government to task over the changes made to the 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme, saying there was no clarity about the funding source that has already been changed five times.
Farmer debt moratorium set for Q4
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2023
» The government will introduce a debt moratorium that will cover both debt principal and interest for farmers in the fourth quarter of this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Nation 'like a sick person'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/09/2023
» In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a "sick person", for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the 10,000-baht digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.