Pheu Thai urges government to punish MPs for proxy voting

14 Sept 06:58 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai party secretary-general Anudit Nakhontap accused Government MPs of illegal proxy voting, causing significant delays in the 2020 national budget disbursement, and demanded punitive action and an investigation.
The alleged malpractice, involving MPs using others' ID cards to vote, has led to the budget bill's legal status being challenged in the Constitutional Court, thereby preventing the disbursement of funds.

Civic groups oppose plan to shift Thai PBS, three other bodies to state budget

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.