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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.
It's crunch decision time for Paetongtarn
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/08/2025
» Less than a year into her premiership, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from duty by the Constitutional Court over the content of leaked audio of a phone call between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Veteran politician hits Bhumjaithai with poll-meddling claims
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/05/2025
» Veteran politician Kusumalwati Sirikomut has become the talk of the town after launching a direct attack on the Bhumjaithai Party for its alleged role in vote-rigging in last year's Senate election.
Deputy Prime Minister backs Thaksin on South solution
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/02/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has expressed support for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's views regarding restoring peace in the deep South and urged insurgents to halt violence during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Opposition plans censure, but not targeting Thaksin
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2025
» Opposition parties will meet on Friday to discuss the scope of a censure debate tentatively planned for March, opposition chief whip Pakornwut Udompipatskul said on Tuesday.
Wisut expects Senate to back charter change bill
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/01/2025
» A senior Pheu Thai MP yesterday voiced confidence that the Senate will back the party's proposed charter amendment bill aiming to establish a charter drafting assembly (CDA) that would be responsible for writing a new constitution.
Top political stories of 2024: A year of political trouble and turmoil
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/12/2024
» With 2025 fast approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' takes a look at five of the top political stories that intrigued the nation over the past 12 months.
Political reporters bemoan lack of rising stars
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/12/2024
» For a third consecutive year, no Thai parliamentarian has been named as a rising star by the media people who cover politics, who say no one has proved worthy of such credit.
Pheu Thai 'flexible' on policy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said the Pheu Thai Party will back off from its charter amendment proposal involving ethical standards for political officeholders if coalition parties disagree with it.
Ruangkrai renews call for probe into PM's businesses
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana yesterday renewed his call for the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra properly resigned from her positions in 20 companies within the family's business empire before being elected.