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Conscript triggers inquiry with 'forced driving' claim
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/05/2025
» The House committee on national security plans to look into allegations of exploitation within the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) following reports that an officer based in Udon Thani province forced a conscript to work as a taxi driver and pocketed most of his earnings.
Unique geography puts city at risk, says seismologist
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2025
» While the likelihood of another earthquake hitting Thailand in the near future remains very low, many parts of the country — including Bangkok — are at high risk of experiencing tremors originating from nearby fault lines, a seismologist has warned.
Deputy Speaker to face EC on May 19
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2025
» Deputy Senate Speaker Kriangkrai Srirak confirmed he will appear before the Election Commission's (EC) inquiry panel on May 19 as summoned.
Klatham Party expects influx of defectors
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/05/2025
» At least 10 MPs from various parties are expected to defect soon to the Klatham Party, its leader Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Tuesday.
Mentally disabled need better access to schools, senator says
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/05/2025
» The Senate sub-committee on the elderly, the disabled and the underprivileged will push for amendments to ensure children with mental disability are not excluded from the nation's education system.
Summonses 'backed by evidence'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) defended the summonses it handed to six out of 53 senators suspected of vote-rigging in last year's Senate election, saying it has enough evidence to pursue charges against them.
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.
Expensive parliament projects draw flak
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/05/2025
» Amid growing concerns about public spending and transparency, five key renovation projects within the parliament complex drew scrutiny during a House committee session on Thursday.
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.
Senate to dive deeper into casino impact
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Senate's special committee, studying the government's plan to allow new entertainment complexes to include a casino, resolved yesterday to establish two subcommittees to conduct a more in-depth exploration of the plan's potential negative impacts.