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EC defends Senate poll rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) defended its controversial regulations regarding the Senate election yesterday, insisting it has not exceeded the powers legally granted to it.
Aspiring senators ask court to relax EC rules
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2024
» Four prospective candidates for the new 200-member Senate on Tuesday petitioned the Administrative Court to rule against the Election Commission’s (EC) regulations restricting all candidates’ use of social media and mass media to introduce themselves to the public.
Thanathorn shrugs off warning on Senate campaign
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/04/2024
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, chairman of the Progressive Movement, on Monday shrugged off the Election Commission (EC)'s warning regarding the group's current campaign encouraging people to run in the Senate race.
New foreign minister selected after Parnpree quit
Published on 29/04/2024
» A new foreign minister has been selected to replace Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, who abruptly resigned on Sunday after the new cabinet line-up saw him lose his deputy prime minister's portfolio, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Monday.
Election Commission warns against 'meddling' in Senate poll
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/04/2024
» Individuals who are found guilty of manipulating the senator election process could be banned from participating in politics for life, the Election Commission (EC) warned on Sunday.
What to do about weed?
News, Published on 27/04/2024
» The legalisation of cannabis was recently back in the spotlight, threatening to test the coalition government’s unity.
Justice minister shrugs off misconduct petition in Thaksin case
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong remained unfazed on Tuesday by the latest petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to formally investigate the ministry’s alleged misconduct in its handling of Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation and early release from prison.
Srettha needs just one job
News, Published on 06/04/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party came to power chiefly on promises to reboot the economy, which have yet to pan out, say critics.
Opposition warned over mentioning Shinawatras
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/04/2024
» The opposition camp can raise issues related to paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his daughter, Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, during the general debate at its own risk, said government chief whip Visuth Chainaroon.
Senators size up targets
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2024
» The overlapping claims area (OCA) in the Gulf of Thailand claimed by Thailand and Cambodia, the government's digital-wallet project and the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be among topics for a general debate by the Senate on Monday.