Senate collusion spotlight shifts to ‘forgotten minister'

13 Sept 23:47 Key points summarised by AI

PM’s Office Minister Napintorn Srisunpang has been accused by an opposition MP of rigging the 2024 Senate election by allegedly meeting with candidates and requesting a pre-signed resignation letter from one.
Napintorn denies the allegations, stating the meeting was about turkey oversupply, he rebuffed election-related requests due to party policy, and senior ministry officials present serve as his witnesses to the Election Commission.
The controversy underscores broader accusations of a Bhumjaithai-led conspiracy to control the Upper House, with the Election Commission expected to rule on 229 suspects, including 138 sitting senators, in the collusion case.

Public hearing opened on bid to reclassify billiards, snooker and boxing

Yesterday 16:32 Key points summarised by AI

A public hearing is open until November 22 to gather opinions on reclassifying billiards, snooker, and boxing.
The proposal aims to remove these activities from outdated gambling regulations, reclassifying them as sports eligible for promotion.
This amendment seeks to overcome restrictions from 1935 regulations, boosting youth participation and sport development.
The reclassification will also modernize sports management, aligning boxing with international standards under the Sports Authority of Thailand.