Bangkok: Senator Alongkot declined to review the bill to investigate the “soft power budget,” complaining that whatever the senators do is criticized, and if they don’t do anything, they’re accused of being afraid. He insists he will do his best for the benefit of the people and the nation. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Alongkot Worakit, chairman of the

Bangkok: The Senate Budget Monitoring Committee is set to summon relevant agencies to address concerns regarding the cyber police’s authority to freeze suspicious accounts without prior investigation, a move that may contravene constitutional rights and administrative orders. The committee has also warned of possible reporting to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) if clarity is not provided. According to Thai News

Bangkok: Naraset Prachayakar, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Political Development and Public Participation, Human Rights, Rights, Liberties, and Consumer Protection, emphasized the Senate’s duty to scrutinize governmental activities as a group of senators readies to submit a request to investigate the soft power budget. According to Thai News Agency, Senator Naraset addressed the Senate’s intent to investigate the Pheu

Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) has announced the scheduling of a by-election for Constituency 4 in Kanchanaburi, set to take place on October 19. The by-election is being held to fill a vacant Member of Parliament (MP) seat in the district. According to Thai News Agency, the ECT has outlined that applications for candidacy will be accepted from

Bangkok: Chusak met with the Pheu Thai legal team to discuss drafting constitutional amendments. He suggested establishing a committee to involve representatives from all sectors in lieu of the Constituent Assembly. He pointed out that the MOA stipulates that the draft constitution must pass a third reading before the dissolution of Parliament within four months, stating that it is a

Bangkok: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that the “Half-Half” project will definitely be implemented and will occur soon. He assured the public that the initiative is set to be rolled out swiftly. According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister Anutin discussed the status of the Cabinet list, confirming that it is now complete and finalized. The only step remaining

Bangkok: The Senate has unanimously passed a significant labor protection bill that includes a provision for increasing maternity leave to 120 days. The bill also introduces additional rights for spouses, allowing them to take leave to care for their children without any wage deduction. According to Thai News Agency, the Senate meeting was chaired by Mr. Boonsong Noisophon, Second Vice

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra has officially joined the Pheu Thai Party following a visit to Klong Prem Central Prison, where she met with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn, a former Prime Minister and leader of the Pheu Thai Party, along with her family, visited Mr. Thaksin at the prison at 11:25 a.m. Following the