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Thaksin released on bail after arraignment
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2024
» The Criminal Court has released former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on bail of 500,000 baht after he was arraigned on lese-majeste and computer crime charges in connection with comments made during an interview in 2015.
Govt reform bill tipped to pass first test
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/06/2024
» The government-sponsored referendum bill is expected to pass its first test, according to Chartthaipattana Party list-MP Nikorn Chamnong, who is heading a sub-committee on the charter referendum.
Is the animosity an act?
News, Published on 15/06/2024
» It has been noted that the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has taken an empathetic approach to the ruling Pheu Thai Party of late, leading to accusations the antagonism between them may have been staged.
Wissanu downplays ‘irregularities’ in Senate vote
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Wissanu Krea-ngam, a legal adviser to the prime minister, on Tuesday expressed concern about accusations that the Senate election is being marred by irregularities.
Senator doubles down on manipulation claim
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» The next round of voting in the Senate election will show that there are several individuals who were hired to take part in the process simply to vote for candidates backed by certain political parties or interest groups, according to caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn.
Thaksin again petitions prosecutors for fair treatment
Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyers have filed another petition for fair treatment in the lese majeste case for which he will be indicted next week, claiming investigators had been influenced, according to informed sources.
Senate election starts smoothly
Post Reporters, Published on 09/06/2024
» The district-level vote in the Senate election on Sunday ran smoothly and wrapped up with several well-known political figures winning this first round of the race for Upper House seats, including former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat and former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn.
Poll: Two-thirds of Thais dissatisfied with govt’s performance
Online Reporters, Published on 09/06/2024
» Most Thais are not satisfied with the performance of Srettha Thavisin’s government and not confident in its ability to solve national problems, an opinion poll showed on Sunday.
Astrologer, technologist named to caretaker Senate
Post Reporters, Published on 08/06/2024
» His Majesty the King has appointed Phanuwat Phanwichartkul and Pol Maj Gen Pisit Pao-in to succeed two senators who died recently, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette published on June 7.
Maybe not so united
Published on 08/06/2024
» Some critics are beginning to suspect the populist programme may not see the light of day and that the ruling Pheu Thai Party, ironically, may not be all that upset if the axe falls on it.