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Parliament backs 2 panels for charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/12/2025
» Parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proposed setting up of a 35-member constitution drafting committee (CDC) and the 35-member public participation committee, on the first day of the second reading of the charter amendment bill.
Panel wraps up review of charter bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/11/2025
» The parliamentary committee vetting the constitutional amendment bill has completed deliberations and is preparing to submit the document for the second-reading debate, at a special parliamentary session on Dec 10–11, the panel said on Wednesday.
4-ballot national poll to include charter referendum
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno on Monday explained the constitutional amendment process, confirming that the next general election will involve four separate ballots: two for polls and another two for referendums.
Thailand on the horns of a charter dilemma
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/09/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) maintains total confidence in its push for amendments to Section 256 of the constitution, which would pave the way to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA).
Ex-cop named ombudsman
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/09/2025
» Former assistant national police chief Sarayut Sanguanphokhai has been appointed the nation's ombudsman, the Senate has confirmed.
Shinawatra dynasty's decline palpable
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/09/2025
» The Shinawatra family, long a dominant force in Thai politics, appears to be losing its once-formidable influence, dragging the Pheu Thai Party into an unprecedented period of decline. Yet Thaksin Shinawatra, the political patriarch, has shown few outward signs he is willing to retreat. The upcoming Supreme Court verdict is expected to be a pivotal moment that could reshape the former prime minister's political future.
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.
Pheu Thai wants delay in ruling on suspended PM
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/08/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party has called on the Constitutional Court to postpone its decision whether to remove suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office over a leaked audio clip of a telephone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Paetongtarn’s cabinet status challenged
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/07/2025
» Suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has come under mounting political pressure as she prepares to be sworn in as minister of culture despite a Constitutional Court order that temporarily bars her from performing her duties.
PM could face court test
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Constitutional Court is expected to decide on Tuesday on whether to accept a petition accusing Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of serious ethical violations, which could put her position at risk.