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Prasert Counters Allegations of Vote Buying Amid No-Confidence Motion

Bangkok: Prasert Chantarawongthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has refuted claims made by People’s Party MPs regarding the need to purchase additional votes, or “cobras,” to secure the government’s position. He emphasized the substantial support from over 300 government votes, dismissing any necessity for further political maneuvering. According to Thai News Agency, Prasert addressed concerns

Prime Minister to Discuss Appointment of General Kaemling at National Police Commission Meeting

Bangkok: The Prime Minister will discuss with the National Police Commission on the appointment of General Kaemling this afternoon. The Prime Minister is preparing to sit at the head of the table for the 3/2025 National Police Commission meeting to consider several important issues, including the selection and appointment of General Kaemling. According to Thai News Agency, the meeting is

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

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

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

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

Constitutional Court Accepts Petition on Phumtham-Thawee Interference with Election Commission

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has accepted a petition concerning the alleged unethical interference by “Phumtham-Thawee” with the Election Commission in a case involving the Department of Special Investigation’s (DSI) acceptance of collusion allegations between senators as a special case. The court has not ordered the cessation of their duties. However, if found guilty, the involved parties may be removed from

Constitutional Court Orders Somchai Lenglak to Vacate Senate Seat

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has unanimously ruled to expel Somchai Lenglak from the Senate, effective December 11, 2024, due to a revocation of his right to run for election, rendering him ineligible to hold the position. According to Thai News Agency, the court’s decision was based on the Constitution, specifically Section 111 (4) in conjunction with Section 108 (c) (1)