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Shinawatra heir faces tough road
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/01/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party has once again demonstrated that it has not stepped out from under the long shadow of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the broader Shinawatra political dynasty.
Bhumjaithai builds poll momentum as rivals falter
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 21/12/2025
» Politics is entering a phase in which the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has become the main focal point of political momentum.
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.
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.
Senator in hot water for pork slur
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Senate on Tuesday voted by a wide margin to find Senator Nantana Nantavaropas guilty of committing a serious ethical violation over "pork seller" remarks that were deemed demeaning toward a fellow senator.
Race for charter panel chair begins
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/10/2025
» Political tension is rising ahead of next week's first meeting of the constitutional amendment committee, with both the People's Party (PP) and Pheu Thai preparing to field their own candidates for the chairmanship -- a contest that could shape the next phase of Thailand's charter rewrite.
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.
Parliament to debate charter bills
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/10/2025
» A special joint session of parliament will be held on Oct 14-15 to debate three proposed constitutional amendment bills, Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said.
Two labour protection bills okayed by House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/09/2025
» The House of Representatives unanimously approved in principle two labour protection bills aimed at improving workers' rights and quality of life.