Bangkok: The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) is accelerating its investigation into the alleged collusion among senators, dispelling reports of an eight-month delay. The ECT president clarified that the timeline being discussed was merely an explanation of legal procedures, anticipating an earlier resolution than initially expected. The ECT emphasized the importance of adhering to strict regulations without external pressures. According

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court is currently awaiting evidence from three key agencies before making a decision on the highly publicized “Sae Jinjiang” case. Sae Jinjiang, a casino owner in Myanmar, has challenged the extradition law, claiming it violates the Constitution. According to Thai News Agency, the Constitutional Court is reviewing a counterclaim from Mr. Sae Zhijiang, who is the defendant

Bangkok: “Prit” has suggested merging agencies to reduce redundancy within the civil service system. According to Thai News Agency, Prit emphasized that the 2016 budget fails to adequately prepare for the looming economic crisis. He proposed merging agencies to minimize duplication in the bureaucracy. Mr. Pris Wacharasindhu, a party-list MP for the People’s Party, spoke about the draft Budget Act

Bangkok: Chaiyaphon Satondee, a Bangkok MP from the Prachachon Party, has revealed that the Royal Thai Army purchased fitness equipment for the military attach© in Phnom Penh, despite severed diplomatic relations with Cambodia. Anusorn Iamsa-ard, a member of the majority committee, clarified that the committee did not issue a blank check but rather inspected the readiness of the soldiers. According

Bangkok: Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, visited Parliament to offer encouragement to Members of Parliament (MPs) as they engaged in discussions concerning the draft 2016 budget bill. Arriving at 12:25 PM, Ms. Paethongtarn, who is also the leader of the Pheu Thai Party, was seen smiling and greeting members of the media. According to Thai News

Bangkok: The Constitutional Court has mandated further clarification regarding Bhumtham and Thawee’s alleged involvement in Senate collusion. The court has ordered witnesses to provide additional information within a 15-day period and has requested documentary evidence concerning the allegations against the two individuals. According to Thai News Agency, the court’s actions follow a petition filed by the Senate President. The petition

Bangkok: “Bhumtham,” identified as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Phumtham Wechayachai, has announced plans to take legal action against academics who allegedly made inflammatory remarks about a Thai soldier’s leg amputation. Phumtham emphasized the importance of words not causing division and expressed his determination to address such comments through legal means. According to Thai News Agency, Phumtham

Bangkok: Sirikanya Tansakul, a party-list MP for the Prachachon Party, has proposed a significant reduction in the central budget by 50 billion baht, citing inefficiencies and underfunding. She raises concerns over the current budget’s reliance on a record-high treasury reserve and highlights irregularities in the allocation of central funds for drought relief in specific government areas. According to Thai News