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Unity changes call
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2020
» A report will be debated in the House on Thursday on forging national reconciliation which could partially set the tone for a future constitutional amendment, says a source in the House of Representatives.
Apirat talks up making changes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/08/2020
» Army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong on Wednesday insisted he supported calls to amend the constitution, saying he shared a similar view to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who has green-lighted the proposal.
Plush new parliament floods after downpour
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/09/2020
» House Speaker Chuan Leekpai admits the new 12-billion-baht parliament complex still has flaws after it flooded during heavy rain early on Tuesday.
Activists demand review of 'public draft'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2020
» The Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw) and several other civil rights groups yesterday demanded that a charter amendment draft backed by more than 70,000 people be deliberated alongside other drafts proposed by political parties.
Govt budget for next year slashed B14bn
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2020
» The 2021 government budget has been cut by about 14 billion baht. However, more has been allocated to education, public health, interior and justice agencies.
Smooth sailing for spending plan despite opposition
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2020
» Described by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as an important tool in "laying out the foundations for national progress and solving the country's problems", the passage of the 2021 Budget Appropriation Bill, undergoing its second and third readings in the Lower House since Wednesday, is well on its way. However, it's enforcement is likely to be delayed by a month.
Pheu Thai to elect new leader, executives
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/09/2020
» Pheu Thai will vote to elect a new executive team after party leader Sompong Amornvivat resigned on Saturday to pave for the way for a major restructuring of the opposition party.
Chuan to form unity panel despite boycott
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2020
» Parliament president Chuan Leekpai says he will press ahead with plans for a reconciliation committee and gather opinions from former prime ministers including Gen Surayud Chulanont.
Protesters urged again to back panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/11/2020
» Key government figures on Friday urged anti-government protesters to take part in the proposed reconciliation committee for the sake of national unity.
iLaw draft faces major hurdles
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/11/2020
» The draft law to amend the charter proposed by Internet Law Reform Dialogue (iLaw) is the least of likely of seven draft proposals to make it through parliament as it is the most contentious, a source in the House revealed on Sunday.