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Pheu Thai warms to idea of S112 amnesty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/06/2024
» A Pheu Thai Party member on the House committee studying amnesty for political prisoners yesterday backed a proposal to incorporate into the bill offences related to the lese majeste (LM) law.
Calls mount for stiffer drunk-driving penalties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2024
» Authorities are pushing to increase the penalties for drunk drivers who cause injuries and road accidents.
Concerns raised about power for call centre gangs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/05/2024
» Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP Rangsiman Rome has voiced his concerns that Thailand could be about to provide electricity and internet access to grey businesses based just over the border in Myanmar.
Protesting senators keep names a secret
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/05/2024
» The majority of senators who signed a petition seeking Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's ouster over the controversial decision to appoint Pichit Chuenban as PM's Office Minister would rather remain unidentified, but they are not acting on behalf of anyone, according to a senator.
House urges decision on offenders getting amnesty
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/05/2024
» A special House committee studying an amnesty bill is urging the government to decide if it wants to add those who violated the lese majeste law following the death of Netiporn "Bung" Saneysangkhom.
Chemicals 'must all be relocated'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/05/2024
» Residents in Rayong have called on the provincial governor to urgently relocate dangerous chemicals kept at a hazardous waste storage plant following last month's factory fire there.
Paetongtarn backs transgender rights law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and chairwoman of the National Committee on Soft Power Development, is backing efforts to push for a law on recognition of transgender people before 2030, when Thailand hopes to be granted the right to host World Pride.
NACC to eye digital wallet for graft risks
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/05/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will continue monitoring the government's digital wallet policy, particularly the planned use of funds from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to finance the scheme.
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.
Foreign minister role tipped for Maris
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/04/2024
» Former career diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa has been tipped as the likely new foreign minister after Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara's shock resignation announcement on Sunday.