Parliament set to debate budget bill
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai says parliament will convene on Aug 18-20 to deliberate the budget bill for the 2022 fiscal year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nine protest groups facing charges
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) says nine groups are facing prosecution for staging protests and "car mob" rallies in defiance of the emergency law this month.
Pheu Thai poised to submit censure bid
The main opposition Pheu Thai Party expects to submit a no-confidence motion against the government before the second and third readings of the 2022 budget bill so that the planned censure debate can take place in the third week of August.
Enough is enough
The vaccine issue has been turned into political ammunition for launching attacks by political opponents and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is being unjustly held to account for something he has no power over, according to Bhumjaithai Party list MP and party registrar Supachai Jaisamut.
PPRP distances itself from ex-member's complaint
Palang Pracharath Party has stepped away from an ex-member who filed a complaint against about 20 influencers for criticising the government on its handling of Covid-19.
Rapper fined for govt slur
Police have fined rapper Danupa "Milli" Khanatheerakulat 2,000 baht for insulting the government.
Police to rein in 'influencers'
Ex-Palang Pracharath Party member Sonthiya Sawatdee has filed a complaint with police urging them to investigate comments made by well-known personalities critical of the government's handling of the Covid-19 crisis, including singers and TV stars.
Pheu Thai lambastes DDC leadership over Astra deal
Pheu Thai demanded the replacement of the disease control chief over failures to reveal the contents of a vaccine procurement contract and alleged faults in vaccine allocation.
Police nab food man for protest fires
A food delivery rider who allegedly started a fire near a portrait of His Majesty the King on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue during Sunday's anti-government protest was arrested late on Monday night.
Pheu Thai wants arms budget cut
The main opposition Pheu Thai Party yesterday vowed to have all funds earmarked for weapon purchases slashed from the new budget bill, after the navy bowed to public pressure on its submarine procurement.
