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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.
Panel split over two border MoUs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» People's Party (PP) MP Piyarat Chongthep, spokesman for the extraordinary committee reviewing MoU 43 (2000) and MoU 44 (2001) concerning border demarcation with Cambodia, said the committee has yet to reach a conclusion on whether to cancel the agreements.
Ex-Pheu Thai leader bows out
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2025
» Former Pheu Thai leader Sompong Amornwiwat on Friday announced his resignation from the party, saying internal conflicts and his inability to voice certain opinions left him with no other choice.
Thai charter amendment bills need 'thorough review'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/10/2025
» The People’s Party’s (PP) charter amendment bill, which was adopted as the opposition’s main legislation for constitutional amendment, has raised concerns over possible changes to Chapters 1 and 2 of the constitution, prompting calls for careful review of the final draft before it is passed by parliament.
March 29 proposed as Thai election date
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has proposed a timeline that would result in Thailand’s general election being held on March 29, 2026, along with a constitutional referendum.
BJT warns proposed charter bills risk violating key clauses
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has warned that the charter amendment bills proposed by the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party (PP) lack protections for Chapters 1 and 2 of the current constitution and risk violating the charter.
Charter models strike contrast
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/10/2025
» As parliament prepares for a special joint session on Oct 14–15 to debate three proposed constitutional amendment bills, political analysts say the model proposed by the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) appears to have the best chance of gaining approval.
Govt 'has legal grounds' to end MoU with Cambodia
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2025
» The government can revoke the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 43) signed with Cambodia without a referendum due to serious breaches by the Cambodians, said Panthep Puapongpan, chairman of the Thailand Watch Foundation.
Myanmar refugees now allowed to work in Thailand
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/10/2025
» Myanmar refugees living in nine border camps will be allowed to work legally in Thailand for the next 12 months Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday, sending a message to Cambodia that Thailand does not need its recalled workforce.
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.