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Many party-linked Senate candidates tipped to win
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/06/2024
» Major political parties, including the opposition Move Forward Party, will likely see a large number of their representatives or allies win seats in the final round of the Senate election, outgoing Senate Speaker Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said on Wednesday.
'Big Joke' fires back with petition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/06/2024
» Suspended deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn on Tuesday filed a petition with the House Speaker seeking a probe into the allegedly unusual wealth of a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member who is also on the committee investigating a money laundering case against him.
Move Forward Party demands action on call centre gangs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/04/2024
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) accused the government yesterday of failing to honour its promise to stamp out call centre gangs operating on the other side of the Thai-Myanmar border -- a growing threat to Thailand and other countries.
Paroled Thaksin visits Pheu Thai HQ
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited the headquarters of the Pheu Thai Party on Tuesday afternoon amid denials by his daughter that he was still controlling the party.
PM blames budget for failings
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin defended his government's performance after senators claimed in a general debate on Monday that the Pheu Thai-led coalition has not made significant progress in realising their campaign promises over the past seven months.
Thaksin talk 'off limits' in general debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/03/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party will not let anyone bring up issues concerning convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra during the upcoming general debate, according to one of its lawmakers.
Democrats won't mention Thaksin in censure debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2024
» The opposition Democrat Party says it won’t mention the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as an inmate during the next censure debate because it is not directly related to the government’s job performance.
Pita under fire over horn stunt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/02/2024
» A political activist group on Friday petitioned the House of Representatives to investigate Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP and its former leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, for alleged ethical violations, saying he failed to fulfil his duty as a bail bondsman for student activist Tantawan Tuatulanon, who honked a car horn at a royal motorcade on Sunday.
Pheu Thai stance on lese majeste is firm
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/02/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai restated on Wednesday the Pheu Thai Party's opposition to incorporating lese majeste offences into an amnesty plan, despite the potential indictment of jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for insulting the monarchy.
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).