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Flare-up at meeting of House Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Committee

14 Sept 18:31 Key points summarised by AI

A heated argument erupted at a House Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Committee meeting between Chairman Pol Gen Seripisut Temiyavet and MPs Pareena Kraikupt and Sira Jenjakha.
The dispute began over a petition's exclusion from the agenda and escalated into a verbal spat involving impolite language, leading to the meeting's abrupt adjournment and threats of defamation charges.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.