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Witthaya Akhompitak to head NACC
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/09/2024
» Witthaya Akhompitak has been chosen as acting chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to replace Pol Gen Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit who retired on Monday.
Thailand's People's Party calls for charter rejig before election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2024
» The main opposition People’s Party (PP) on Monday urged the new government to back section-by-section charter amendment and the drafting of a new constitution to ensure both processes are completed before the next general election.
Referendum 'held back' by current law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/05/2024
» The law needs to be amended before a referendum on the first charter is held, according to Chartthaipattana Party list-MP Nikorn Chamnong, who heads a sub-committee on the charter referendum.
Pita braces for political uncertainty
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» Pita Limjaroenrat admits his political career may be over if the Future Forward Party is dissolved. But he says he will have no regrets over his time in opposition as the party has been working hard for the people.
MFP gives Pheu Thai the hurry-up on charter reform
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Monday voiced disagreement with the Pheu Thai Party's plan to seek a fresh ruling from the Constitutional Court on charter referendum issues.
Legal advice sought on digital wallet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2023
» The government has sought legal advice on only one issue related to its 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, and it is not related to a plan to borrow 500 billion baht to fund the programme, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
MFP urges three referendums on charter rewrite
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/11/2023
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has suggested that three referendums, as opposed to two stipulated by the Constitutional Court, be held to decide on amendments to the charter.
EC asked to investigate digital wallet
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/10/2023
» Political activist Sonthiya Sawasdee has asked the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether it erred in giving the Pheu Thai Party the go-ahead to campaign for its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout.
House panel to review casino plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/10/2023
» The House of Representatives has set up a 60-member committee to study the potential opening of entertainment complexes, including casinos, to address the problem of illegal casinos and boost the country's economy, as proposed in a motion submitted by MPs from various parties.
Senate committee to monitor constitution rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/09/2023
» A working panel has been set up to monitor the government's charter amendment process, according to Senator Seree Suwanpanont, who chairs the Senate committee on political development and public participation.