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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.
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.
Pheu Thai Party says new cabinet ready
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/09/2024
» The line-up of Thailand's new cabinet is expected to be submitted for royal endorsement on Wednesday, according to sources in the Pheu Thai Party.
Critics warn Thai ex-PM Thaksin off politics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and the new government could be in trouble if they allow themselves to be controlled by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to political observers.
Democrat group targets Narapat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/12/2023
» A faction of MPs led by Dech-it Khaothong, a Democrat MP for Songkhla, tried to move against acting deputy leader Narapat Kaeothong's leadership bid as several MPs showed unwillingness to vote for him, a party source said on Wednesday.
New prime minister vows to tackle fishing industry woes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday pledged to look into problems facing the fisheries industry as its representatives urged the new government to revise laws to ease the impact of restrictions imposed to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Pheu Thai happy with councillors' work
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2023
» Pheu Thai has rated the performance of its Bangkok councillors as satisfactory over the last year as it still licks its wounds after its underwhelming showing in the May 14 general election.
Wiroj aims to decentralise power
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/02/2022
» Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, who is running in the Bangkok governor election under the banner of the Move Forward Party (MFP), has vowed to bring change to the capital and tackle problems head-on, with residents' best interests close to his heart.
Hasty reopening alarms traders
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/10/2021
» The much-touted Nov 1 reopening of the kingdom is fraught with uncertainty and entails the risk of a resurgence of Covid-19 infections which could set the country back to square one, say public transport drivers and restaurateurs.
New Kla Party plots future free of conflict
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/03/2020
» Atavit Suwannapakdee, secretary-general of the newly-formed Kla Party, says its pragmatic approach to politics without being pulled to the left or right sets it apart from other established parties.