
Claim of deal between Pheu Thai and government over Thaksin’s petition for amnesty dismissed
Pheu Thai's Natthawut Saikua has dismissed claims that Thaksin Shinawatra’s amnesty petition is a political bargaining chip.
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Protesters currently gathering near Government House in Bangkok insisted on Monday that they will not negotiate with the government unless their demand for an immediate fuel price reduction is met.

The National Security Council met to refine contingency plans addressing Middle East tensions and cyber threats.

The Opposition will launch a no-confidence debate against the Cabinet under Section 151 in December.

Pheu Thai's Natthawut Saikua has dismissed claims that Thaksin Shinawatra’s amnesty petition is a political bargaining chip.


The no-confidence debate is set for December 7 to 11, featuring four days of debate followed by a final vote.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has rejected criticism that the government’s solar subsidy scheme is designed to favour large corporations, accusing some media outlets of “making things up” and suggesting that some reports may have been published

The Cabinet will be ready to face an opposition censure debate starting December 6, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Tuesday.

Hundreds of civil society protesters marched to Government House today, urging Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to withdraw or refuse to endorse proposed legislative amendments that would change the funding arrangements for four organisations cover

The Peaceful Society Promotion Committee (PSPC) is expected to consider former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition for a comprehensive amnesty next month.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday that he does not rule out the possibility of the Kla Tham Party joining the coalition government, stressing that there are no “undercurrents” within the current coalition.