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Anti-graft network raises alarm with People’s Party
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/09/2025
» An anti-corruption activist group has submitted a petition to People’s Party MPs at parliament, urging action to address concerns over the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram and alleged collusion in the Senate election.
PM reaffirms casino bill defence
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has once again defended the entertainment complex-casino bill, saying that facts about the draft law are being distorted to mislead the public into believing it would legalise casinos nationwide.
The time is not ripe
News, Published on 01/03/2025
» It doesn't look like former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra -- in self-exile abroad -- will be celebrating the Songkran festival in Thailand next month after all, according to her fiercest critic responsible for her downfall.
Medical Council praised for pursuing Thaksin case
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/01/2025
» Students and civil society groups have offered moral support to the Medical Council of Thailand as it awaits the records of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from the Police General Hospital (PGH) as part of an investigation into possible breaches of medical ethics.
Thai govt's charter amendment on the rocks
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/09/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party's U-turn on its charter amendment proposal concerning the ethical standards of political officeholders has raised questions over whether the government will pursue any amendments or even follow through on its commitment to draft a new charter.
Flak mounts over Thai charter rewrite bid
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/09/2024
» Opposition is mounting against a bid by the ruling Pheu Thai Party and the main opposition People's Party (PP) to amend parts of the 2017 constitution, particularly provisions concerning the ethical standards for political office-holders.
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.
Critics call out 'corrupt', 'boastful' Thaksin after Thursday's speech
Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's first public address in Thailand on Thursday night has drawn sharp criticism from his staunch opponents.
Amnesty bill panel split over lese-majeste
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/07/2024
» The special House committee studying an amnesty bill for political prisoners is divided over where offences under Section 112, the lese-majeste law (LM), and Section 110 of the Criminal Code should be included, according to one of the panel members.
Pheu Thai wavers over amnesty bill
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party backtracked on an earlier announcement that it would add violations of Section 112, or the lese majeste law, to the amnesty bill.