March 26, 2025

Constitutional Court Directs National Assembly President to Submit Meeting Report for Referendum Interpretation

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has mandated that the President of the National Assembly provide a copy of the meeting report within 15 days. This requirement is part of the process to request an interpretation regarding a referendum prior to amending the constitution and to determine whether the court will accept or reject the decision. According to Thai News Agency, the

Election Commission Appoints Over 7,000 Officials for Municipal Elections

Bangkok: The Election Commission has appointed 2,469 municipal election commissioners to oversee the upcoming elections for municipal council members and mayors, whose terms are set to end on March 27, 2025. In total, 7,407 individuals will be involved in managing the electoral process across the nation. According to Thai News Agency, each municipality will have three election commissioners. These officials

Khunying Sudarat Views No-Confidence Motion Results as Expected and Calls for Ethical Politics

Bangkok: Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, expressed that the results of the no-confidence motion against the government were anticipated. She highlighted the importance of maintaining the public’s trust over parliamentary votes. Khunying Sudarat noted that the government’s majority was bolstered by coalition parties’ pre-announced support, despite ongoing accusations and doubts following the debates. According to

Academics See Potential for Cabinet Reshuffle

Bangkok: Follow the analysis of the political situation after the no-confidence debate against the prime minister, which scholars agree that there is a tendency for the cabinet to be adjusted for sure. According to Thai News Agency, the recent political developments have prompted experts to speculate on possible changes within the cabinet. The no-confidence debate has created an environment where

Anutin Unfazed by Opposition’s IO Allegations, Awaits Coalition’s Resolution

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul has stated that he is unperturbed by the opposition’s allegations of being ranked by Information Operations (IO) for falsely claiming loyalty. He emphasized that both he and Lt. Col. Thammanat Prompao are genuinely loyal, dismissing the need for self-promotion. Anutin’s comments came after the second day of the no-confidence debate

PM Confident Censure Debate Will Address All Concerns

Bangkok: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra expressed confidence in addressing all issues during the no-confidence debate, while humorously dismissing the opposition’s “salt-sprinkling” strategy. The remark came during an interview held at 10:43 p.m. after the second day of the censure debate. Reporters noted that the Prime Minister appeared to be in high spirits, to which she responded with a lighthearted comment

Criticism Mounts Over Shut Down of Information Operations Debate

Bangkok: People are expressing their anger over the recent shutdown of the debate on information operations (IO), with prominent figures criticizing Mr. Pichet Chueamuangphan, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, for his decision to prohibit the no-confidence debate. Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn accused him of being ignorant and submitting to military influence, while Mr. Pakornwut Udompipatsakul described the

PM Slams Opposition Over Allegations of Influence by Former Leader

Bangkok: The Prime Minister firmly addressed the opposition over allegations of being influenced by her father, highlighting the irony in accusations that the opposition leader himself might be under external influence. She criticized the opposition’s so-called “devil deal” while recalling her own history of alliances to form a government. Emphasizing her consistent support for the opposition’s prime ministerial candidates, she