Category: Government

Whips Shift Responsibility to Wan Nor for Setting Prime Minister Vote Date

Bangkok: Whips from both political factions have deferred the responsibility to Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, the Speaker of the House, to determine the date for the prime ministerial vote. This development follows Bhumtham Wechayachai’s proposal to dissolve parliament, which must avoid infringing on royal authority. Both sides deny any intentional

Prime Ministerial Vote Postponed Amid Constitutional Court Deliberation

Bangkok: The meeting of the two whips has been postponed, with the Prime Minister’s vote scheduled for 3 p.m. today. The postponement is attributed to a pending written response from the Constitutional Court following submissions by 20 Pheu Thai MPs. These submissions concern the judges’ term expiration, the “Paethongtarn” case,

Ruangkrai to Sue Bhumtham Over Parliament Dissolution Request

Bangkok: Ruangkrai Leekitwattana is preparing to file a lawsuit against Bhumtham Wechayachai after Bhumtham submitted a request for royal approval to dissolve Parliament. Ruangkrai argues that an acting prime minister has no precedent for taking such action. According to Thai News Agency, Ruangkrai, a political activist and former senator, has

Bhumtham Requests Dissolution of Parliament Amidst Democratic Concerns

Bangkok: “Bhumtham” has submitted a request for His Majesty to dissolve the parliament due to distorted democracy. “Bhumtham” submitted a royal request to dissolve Parliament and return power to the people yesterday, citing distorted democracy. He also stated that the House will vote on whether to elect the Prime Minister.

Coordinated Operation Leads to Arrest of 43 Illegal Workers in Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi: Soldiers, police, and local government officials have successfully arrested 43 illegal workers attempting to enter Thailand for employment. According to Thai News Agency, the operation was led by Maj. Gen. Atsawut Panyarachun, Commander of the 9th Infantry Division and the Surasee Task Force, and Mr. Athit Intra, Governor of