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Cabinet starts to take shape
Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2026
» A new cabinet line-up is beginning to take shape as coalition partners negotiate the distribution of ministerial posts under an agreed formula, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) emerging as the dominant force in the prospective administration led by Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul.
Two more mini-parties back Bhumjaithai-led coalition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/02/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party is gaining more support from small parties for leader Anutin Charnvirakul to retain the premiership after the Feb 8 general election, with the coalition now projected to have 286 seats in the 500-MP House of Representatives.
Songsak defends land dispute ruling
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Department of Lands (DoL) has compiled all court filings related to the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram province, but the Supreme Court never ruled that the land belonged to the State Railway of Thailand as the SRT lacked ownership rights, said Deputy Interior Minister Songsak Thongsri.
Little room for sentiment
Published on 27/09/2025
» Thaksin going to jail may win him and Pheu Thai some sympathy votes, but this is unlikely to transform their fortunes v Anutin Charnvirakul's cabinet picks have raised some eyebrows, but observers feel the line-up is aimed at getting things done.
Ombudsman stands firm
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Ombudsman Songsak Saichue has defended his role in reviewing former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation at the Police General Hospital, stating that his actions were based on law and facts, rather than providing benefits to any individual.
Senate to proceed with agency nominations
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» The Senate resolved on Friday to move ahead with votes for members of independent organisations amid warnings from minority senators that the process could be deemed illegitimate.
Ministries tackle nominees
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Interior have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle the long-standing issue of foreign nationals using Thai nominees to acquire land unlawfully.
New petitions over ex-PM Thaksin's hospital stay
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» Pressure is mounting on the government over former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prolonged stay at the Police General Hospital (PGH), with critics demanding transparency and accountability from both state officials and political leaders involved in the matter.
Khao Kradong land probe 'progressing'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/02/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said its investigation into the dispute between the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) and the Department of Lands (DoL) over about 5,000 rai of land in Buri Ram is making steady progress, though it added it was too early to say when the probe will conclude.
Thaksin under fire for racist jibe
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/01/2025
» Pheu Thai's de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, has come under fire over racist remarks he allegedly made during a campaign rally in Chiang Rai, with a senator calling on him to give a public apology for the insensitive comments.