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People’s Party proposes ‘caretaker government’ solution
News, Published on 03/07/2025
» The opposition People's Party has signalled its readiness to vote for a new prime minister without joining the governing coalition, on condition that the next administration functions solely as a temporary government.
Bhumjaithai drafts censure motion against PM over Hun Sen call
Published on 30/06/2025
» Days after leaving the coalition government, the Bhumjaithai Party has prepared a censure motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and will propose the draft to other opposition parties because it views the premier as threatening national security.
Funds hit by growing pains
News, Published on 09/03/2025
» Critics have stepped up calls for greater transparency in the management of the 2.65-trillion-baht Social Security Fund (SSF) following claims of excessive spending by the Social Security Office (SSO).
Draft law's passing puts forest at risk
News, Published on 07/02/2025
» The controversial draft law on the Protection and Promotion of the Way of Life of Ethnic Groups was approved by the House on Wednesday despite the reservations of some MPs who fear a heightened risk of forest encroachment.
Critics slam 'failure of justice' in Tak Bai massacre case
Published on 03/11/2024
» Critics have slammed authorities in the justice system for their failure to bring defendants in the Tak Bai massacre case to trial before the statute of limitations expired.
Deadly bus tragedy prompts Thai transport safety debate
Published on 06/10/2024
» The bus fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers and left several injured on Tuesday has sparked a debate on whether education trips for students should be banned altogether. However, some argue that field trips remain an important part of students' learning process while addressing concerns that public bus safety must be a priority.
5 firms deny exporting invasive fish
News, Published on 10/08/2024
» Five companies have denied exporting blackchin tilapia, while the House Committee on Science, Technology, Research and Innovation estimates the invasive fish has caused up to 450 million baht of damage to farmers and the environment.
Move Forward Party's porn bill faces uphill battle
Published on 28/07/2024
» Critics have warned that the Move Forward Party (MFP)'s proposal to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its products, including pornographic materials and sex toys, may have adverse consequences unless measures are devised to prevent children from accessing pornography.
Thais make peace broker offer to Myanmar junta, rebels in Myawaddy
Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand is ready to broker peace talks between Myanmar's military government and resistance fighters amid an increase in fighting in the key Myanmar trading town of Myawaddy opposite Tak's Mae Sot over the weekend.
Deal on national park land will be upheld, says PM
News, Published on 23/02/2024
» The government on Thursday insisted on sticking to the agreement reached on Wednesday between the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) and the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) in handling all land ownership disputes between the two agencies.