April 9, 2025

Constitutional Court Rejects Nattaporn’s Request Against Election Commission

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has unanimously declined Nattaporn Toprayoon’s request to direct the Election Commission (EC) to sanction itself over alleged collusion in the senator selection process. The court determined that Nattaporn was not directly affected by the alleged actions and that the EC had acted in accordance with the law. It suggested that any damages should be pursued through

Constitutional Court Accepts Amendment of Petition from 92 Senators to Investigate “Phumtham-Thawee”

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court accepted the amendment of the petition submitted by 92 senators to investigate Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice. The investigation focuses on alleged collusion in the senator selection process, proposed as a special case, and dismissed the request for temporary protection. According to Thai

PM Confident Trump’s Tax Negotiation Team Is Doing Their Best

Bangkok: PM confident that Trump’s tax negotiation team is doing their best, declined to answer US negotiation date, and asked all parties to help stimulate tourism. Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, gave an interview about measures to deal with the US tax policy, saying that she is confident that the Thailand team will be able to proceed to the fullest

Foreign Minister Reveals Awaiting Date for US Negotiations

Bangkok: Minister of Foreign Affairs reveals waiting for negotiation date, confirms Ministry of Foreign Affairs plays an important role in coordinating with US agencies to successfully open negotiations, emphasizes that the government will not be complacent. Mr. Maris Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the readiness to deal with the tariff measures of President Donald Trump of the United States,

“Jurind” Warns Government of Potential US Tariff Hike Impact on Thai Exports

Bangkok: “Jurind” warns the government not to be complacent. Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit, Democrat Party-list MP, discussed in the House of Representatives about the announcement of the United States signing an executive order to set retaliatory tariffs and stated that this action is to set import tariffs to the United States from trading partners to be equal to those charged by

Constitutional Court Accepts Interpretation of Parliament’s Authority in Drafting Constitutional Amendments, Orders Clarification Within 15 Days

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has accepted the interpretation of the parliament’s authority to propose a draft amendment to the constitution, mandating an explanation within 15 days. According to Thai News Agency, the Constitutional Court unanimously decided not to accept the petition filed by the President of the National Assembly. The petition was initially submitted for the court’s consideration and judgment

Constitutional Court Accepts Petition on Referendum for Constitutional Amendment: Clarity Anticipated

Bangkok: It is considered favorable that the Constitutional Court has accepted the decision on whether a referendum should be held before amending the constitution. Chusak emphasized that the court’s acceptance brings clarity to the situation, advocating for two referendums, as he believes conducting three would complicate the process of finding a suitable host for the initial referendum. According to Thai