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Probe sought into ID card 'extortion'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025
» Two People's Party MPs, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn and Somdul Utcharoen, have petitioned the Department of Provincial Administration (DoPA) over allegations that villagers in Chiang Mai are being forced to pay tens of thousands of baht to obtain nationality and ID cards under a cabinet resolution.
Senate panel wants Land Bridge project put on hold
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» A Senate committee on Monday urged the Bhumjaithai-led government to put the ambitious Land Bridge project on hold, citing a lack of input by local communities in its study and public hearing stages.
Panel wants Land Bridge study redone
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/08/2025
» The House Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment is calling for a thorough review of the Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) for the controversial Land Bridge megaproject, saying the report contains incomplete and/or inaccurate information that could hurt the project's prospects.
Myanmar response sought on contamination of rivers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand is waiting for Myanmar's response regarding potential lead and arsenic contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers, says Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich.
Efforts ongoing for release of Thai crew
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/01/2025
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa says the ministry has not abandoned the four crew members of a Thai fishing vessel detained in Myanmar since last November, saying that the Thai authorities have made at least three visit attempts.
Kittiratt qualified to be Bank of Thailand board chair, says govt
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/11/2024
» The government insists former finance minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong is qualified for the position of chairman of the board of the Bank of Thailand (BoT), according to Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister.
Land bridge petition seeks House's help
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/03/2024
» Conservation groups in Chumphon and Ranong have submitted a letter to four House committees calling for a probe into the government's Land Bridge project due to what they consider the high risk of it enabling corruption.
Second committee to vet digital wallet
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/02/2024
» The government has defended its decision to have a new sub-committee vet the digital wallet scheme, saying that it is treading carefully with the plan following Move Forward Party (MFP) list-MP comments that the delay might disrupt the economy.
House backs Thailand Land Bridge
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/02/2024
» The House of Representatives has endorsed the Land Bridge feasibility study with 269 votes in favour, despite concerns and objections from the opposition.
Govt to arrange police security for schools
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/01/2024
» The Education Ministry will work with the Interior Ministry and Royal Thai Police (RTP) in assigning local law enforcement officers to patrol schools after hours following an assault of a school caretaker in Chiang Rai last week.