Category: Government

Election Commission of Thailand Accelerates Senate Collusion Case Investigation

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

Constitutional Court Awaits Crucial Evidence in Sae Jinjiang Extradition Case

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

Prit Advocates for Agency Mergers to Streamline Civil Service System

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

Paethongtarn Shinawatra Visits Parliament to Support MPs in Budget Bill Debate

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

Constitutional Court Demands Clarification in Senate Collusion Case

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