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Bhumjaithai a player in new Senate
Aekarach Sattaburuth and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/06/2024
» More than a few of the 200 senators-elect seemingly have political party affiliations, notably with the Bhumjaithai Party, a review of the unofficial results of Wednesday’s vote shows.
Senate election ends without ex-PM candidate
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2024
» The Senate election concluded early Thursday morning, resulting in 200 senators-elect, including several linked to the Bhumjaithai Party. Notably, former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat was not among them.
How to finance the 2025 fiscal budget
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 27/06/2024
» The 2025 fiscal budget is supposed to be historic, aiming to turn around the sagging Thai economy. But it is going by almost unnoticed. The first reading of the Budget Bill passed with an overwhelming "yes" vote of 311 to 175. The debates were subdued and made few headlines. The second vote is expected on Aug 3. After passing the third vote by the House of Representatives, the 2025 budget will go to the Senate for final approval.