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This file photo taken on July 26, 2021 shows Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaking during the annual state of the nation address at the House of Representatives in Manila. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / POOL / AFP)

Philippines’ Duterte withdraws from 2022 Senate race

December 14, 2021
by Hathai Techakitteranun
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Manila (AFP) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday withdrew his candidacy for the 2022 Senate race, the government elections monitor said, a month after he made a last-minute entry into…

COVID-19 alert in Thai parliament after senator, 2 officials found infected

September 13, 2021
by jeerapas@thaipbs.or.th
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All of Thailand’s senators, MPs and parliamentary officials are being subjected to COVID-19 screening, with rapid antigen test kits (ATKs), before being allowed into the parliament building, from this morning…

Cr. Somchai Sawaengkarn

Senator Somchai urges protesters to demand reform of Thai politicians, not Monarchy

October 26, 2020
by jeerapas@thaipbs.or.th
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Senator Somchai Sawaengkarn has urged anti-government demonstrators to demand sweeping reforms of politicians, instead of sweeping reforms of the Monarchy, claiming that politicians are the main culprits and are responsible…

Photo from Kamnoon Sidhisamarn Facebook

Little hope for reform of Thailand’s police – Senator Kamnoon

September 22, 2020
by jeerapas@thaipbs.or.th
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been blamed for a lack of progress in attempts to effect major reform of the Royal Thai Police. In his Facebook post today, Senator Kamnoon…

Senator Kamnoon Sidhisamarn proposes an amnesty bill as a way to bring about national reconciliation.

Thai senator questions the necessity of US troops in joint exercise now

August 4, 2020
by Kasipat Wongvitayakamjorn
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Senator Kamnoon Stthisamarn has questioned the necessity of the arrival of US troops in Thailand, for joint exercises with their Thai counterparts, despite objections from the CCSA. Writing in his…

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Fist-fight challenge in parliament between Pheu Thai MP and senator

July 26, 2019
by administrator
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Senator Kittisak Rattanawaraha, who challenged Pheu Thai MP Yutthapong Charassathien in parliament to a fist-fight today (Friday), has admitted that he lost his cool because of Yutthapong’s non-stop bad-mouthing of…

Prawit defends appointment of Gen Prayut’s brother as senator

May 10, 2019
by Mood-dang
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Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan today defended the appointment of retired General Preecha Chan-o-cha, the younger brother of Prime Minister Prayut, as a senator. He said Gen Preecha is qualified…

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