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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.
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.
People's Party submits revised charter rewrite
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/09/2025
» The main opposition People's Party (PP), led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, formally submitted its draft amendment to Chapter 15 of the constitution to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha on Monday.
Architect blasts plan to alter parliament building
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Chatree Ladalalitsakul, National Artist and chief architect of the new parliament building, has opposed several plans to renovate it, calling the structure a major national artwork that should not be altered without the original designers' consent.
Thai senators slam 'wasteful' parliament renovation plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» A group of 30 senators has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 956-million-baht budget for the renovation of the new parliament complex, arguing that the spending plan is excessive, poorly prioritised and not in the public interest.
'Pheu Thai Academy' to coach MPs
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/05/2024
» The "Pheu Thai Party Academy" has been formed to provide support and training to party staff and politicians to help them prepare for the next election, says Pheu Thai secretary-general Sorawong Thienthong.
Govt hails creatives
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/10/2023
» When Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led members of his cabinet on Wednesday to watch Sap-Pa-Rer (The Undertaker), which has earned more than 500 million baht since it hit local theatres early this month, it was not about him socialising with his team.
Chart Pattana-Kla merger expected
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2022
» The Kla and the Chart Pattana parties plan to hold a news conference on Friday to announce what could be a political merger, sources say.
'Siphon ministry cash' to fight virus
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/04/2020
» A senator yesterday voiced support for the government's plan to siphon 10% of the fiscal 2020 budgets of each ministry, and to issue an executive decree to borrow money, to secure funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic and stabilise the economy.
Chadchart mulls running for city governor post
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/12/2019
» Former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt has declared he is ready to run as an independent candidate in the Bangkok gubernatorial elections expected mid-next year.