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People's Party defends '20 pick 1' formula for charter drafters
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/11/2025
» The opposition People's Party (PP) has defended the "20 pick 1" formula, under which a group of 20 MPs and senators nominates one constitution drafter each, saying it ensures fairness and reflects the will of the people.
Models for drafting bodies face scrutiny
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» Two models for the formation of a constitution drafting assembly (CDA) and two options for a constitution drafting committee (CDC) are expected to be submitted to the main parliamentary committee working to amend the 2017 charter today, with the aim of finalising the framework this week.
Pheu Thai 'mulling deal with Varawut for PM'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/10/2025
» Speculation is mounting that the Pheu Thai Party has approached Varawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, to serve as one of its prime ministerial candidates, amid reports of efforts by the Shinawatra family to salvage Pheu Thai's image.
Parliament to debate charter bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2025
» A special joint session of parliament will be held on Oct 14-15 to debate three proposed constitutional amendment bills, Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said.
Pheu Thai hands charter bill draft to parliament president Wan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2025
» Pheu Thai has submitted its version of the charter amendment bill to parliament president Wan Muhamad Noor Matha in a bid to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
Two labour protection bills okayed by House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2025
» The House of Representatives unanimously approved in principle two labour protection bills aimed at improving workers' rights and quality of life.
PP raises concerns over loss of more migrant workers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/08/2025
» The People's Party (PP) has raised concerns over the economic fallout from the mass departure of Cambodian migrant workers, warning of significant disruptions in key sectors such as agriculture and construction.
Serial petitioner seeks 'MP vote-buying' inquiry
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/08/2025
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to investigate a suspected vote-buying scheme targeting MPs, following the circulation of an audio clip in which a woman is allegedly heard negotiating payments for their support on key government bills.
Aid delays upset House panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/08/2025
» The House Committee on Administration yesterday summoned the provincial governors of Si Sa Ket, Surin, and Ubon Ratchathani to explain delays and inconsistencies in the disbursement of emergency funds intended to support border communities along the Thai–Cambodian frontier.
Court to weigh parliament's role in charter amendments
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court has scheduled Sept 10 for delivering its ruling on a significant legal question regarding the scope of parliament's authority in amending the constitution, particularly on whether a referendum must be held before or after parliamentary approval of a draft charter.