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Abuse claims spur calls for ethics code
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2023
» Pressure is mounting on the government to come up with a clear-cut code of ethics governing the sexual conduct of politicians following a series of sexual harassment allegations against several Move Forward Party (MFP) members.
Govt shrugs off wallet criticism
Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2023
» The government on Sunday shrugged off calls for it to rethink its intention to push ahead with the 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme, saying details of the project could be adjusted and fine-tuned but not its core principle of being intended as a tool to kick-start the economy.
Charter rewrite panel seeks public opinion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2023
» A sub-committee tasked with gathering public opinion on a charter rewrite referendum has kicked off its work with a plan to wrap up its assignment by the third week of December.
PM puts faith in deputy to front e-wallet scheme
Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2023
» Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has defended his deputy Julapun Amornvivat against criticism of his ability to lead the government's sub-committee overseeing the launch of the 10,000-baht digital money handout scheme.
Srisuwan petitions for ethics probe of Thaksin's doctors
Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya is planning to ask the Medical Council of Thailand (TMC) to launch an ethics investigation into the Police General Hospital (PGH) doctor who is responsible for jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thaksin surgery extends prison break
Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2023
» Jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra underwent orthopaedic surgery on Monday at the Police General Hospital (PGH) although it remains unclear how long his recovery will take, which will extend his stay outside of prison, according to the Department of Corrections.
MFP renews charter change bid
Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2023
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) will renew its attempt to seek a referendum to rewrite the charter via a fresh motion to be raised in parliament on Wednesday.
House to deliberate Move Forward charter referendum motion Oct 25-26
Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2023
» Government whips will meet on Oct 24 to discuss a joint stand on a motion proposed by the Move Forward Party (MFP) regarding a public referendum on charter amendments to be deliberated by the House of Representatives on Oct 25-26, government whip chief Adisorn Piengkes said on Sunday.
Committee probes new frigate deal
Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2023
» The opposition-controlled House committee on national security has vowed to carefully scrutinise the navy's decision to accept a frigate in lieu of a submarine it had ordered from a Chinese shipbuilder, saying the deal puts the government at a disadvantage.
Party wants court to suspend B500bn govt handout
Post Reporters, Published on 18/10/2023
» The Thai Pakdee Party on Wednesday asked the Ombudsman to request the Administrative Court to suspend the government's digital money handout, which could cost the state over 500 billion baht, because of its likely impact on the financial system.