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Election Commission refuses to comment on legality of 10K handout
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/01/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday refused to be drawn into a debate on the legality of the 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, which some think is at risk of violating the law if it is funded by loans.
Pheu Thai giveaway could face new delay
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/01/2024
» The government may have to delay the launch of its 500-billion baht digital wallet handout scheme, originally scheduled for May, as it needs to listen to various agencies.
Opposition gears up for accountability showdown
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2024
» The opposition is considering whether to launch its first no-confidence or general debate against the government at the end of March or early April, according to the Move Forward Party (MFP).
Senate push to grill govt to go ahead
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/01/2024
» The Senate's push for a general debate on the implementation of government policies has received the backing of more than 84 senators, according to Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha.
Senators seek general debate with PM
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/01/2024
» The Senate's political development committee has agreed to seek a general debate on the Pheu Thai-led government's implementation of its policies and will start gathering support on Tuesday, according to Sen Seree Suwanpanont, chair of the panel.
Digital wallet scheme 'coming in May'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/01/2024
» The government insisted on Wednesday that its promised digital wallet scheme will be rolled out in May, adding that opinions from the Council of State about its plan to borrow 500 billion baht to finance the scheme would be used to ensure it is rolled out flawlessly.
MFP blasts 'lame duck' budget bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/01/2024
» The opposition on Wednesday described the 3.48-trillion-baht budget bill for fiscal 2024 as a "lame duck", decrying the vague wording used to explain its spending targets and complaining about its potential inefficiency, among other issues.
PM says ministers well prepared as budget debate begins
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said ahead of the 2024 Budget Bill debate on Wednesday he was not worried about the outcome, his ministers were well prepared to explain their budget allocations.
Speaker expects budget debate to go smoothly
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/01/2024
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha says he expects the first reading of the 2024 budget bill to go smoothly on Wednesday.
Politics, parties and PMs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look back at five top political stories that captivated and intrigued the nation over the past year.