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The People's Party (PP) has called for urgent reform of parliamentary committees, questioning whether taxpayer money is being spent effectively amid allegations of inefficiency, duplication and conflicts of interest.

Bangkok Post

Show's axing gags media: PP

The People's Party (PP) on Monday raised concerns that the axing of the long-running TV programme Inside Thailand, which will cease broadcasting on MCOT's 9 HD channel on June 30, may amount to silencing the press.

Bangkok Post

Anutin rejects opposition's concern over TH-AI plan

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday defended the government's TH-AI Passport scheme after opposition lawmakers raised concerns over procurement procedures, budget transparency and the selection of the winning bidder for the 1.6-billion-baht project under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES).

Bangkok Post

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Spain’s prime minister faces difficult week as wife and ex-PM summoned before judges

Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, charged and predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero investigated over offences including influence peddling

The Guardian - UK

PP preps for House battles

The opposition is preparing for a series of high-stakes parliamentary battles in the coming weeks, focusing on the government's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, a budget transfer bill for 2026 and scrutiny of the controversial TH-AI Passport project, says Parit Wacharasindhu, the chief opposition whip.

Bangkok Post

Paddy Power World Cup betting offer: 50/1 Scotland to beat Haiti

Paddy Power are offering 50/1 odds to new customers with its World Cup betting offer for Scotland to beat Haiti in their World Cup Group C opener in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The Independent UK

PP attacks B1.6bn AI programme

The opposition People's Party (PP) stepped up its pressure on the government to scrap its 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, warning that it would petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate once public registration opens.

Bangkok Post

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Natthaphong’s risky political gamble

The main opposition People’s Party (PP) is under intense scrutiny after its criticism of privy councillors attending a recent high-level water management meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared to backfire, opening a broader debate about the party’s political strategy and direction ahead of the Bangkok gubernatorial election on…

Bangkok Post

Speaker comes under scrutiny

The People's Party (PP) has issued an assessment of the House speaker's performance during his first 90 days in office, raising concerns about delays in legislative work and a growing backlog.

Bangkok Post

House Speaker Sophon under fire over Saksayam case

The opposition People's Party (PP) has threatened legal action against House Speaker Sophon Zarum if he fails to forward a petition against the national anti-graft body to the Supreme Court.

Bangkok Post

Pedro Sánchez: how a string of corruption allegations could make Spain’s Socialist party a threat to its own coalition

In recent months, corruption allegations have increasingly surrounded figures close to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, from his wife and brother to former senior officials of his party and even former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero.

The Conversation

Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez

Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations

The Guardian - UK

People's Party split over controversial appointee

A brewing ideological rift has emerged within the People's Party (PP) as core supporters criticise the appointment of Surapon Nitikraipot, sparking debate over the party's direction.

Bangkok Post

Has denying history’s lessons doomed the People’s Party?

For a movement that prides itself on being politically innovative, the People’s Party appears confoundingly committed to repeating the same tactics that have consistently hindered its ability to achieve the authority it needs to effect real change.

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PP faces tough test on charter reform

More than three months after failing to secure the top position in a national election marred by allegations of irregularities, the People's Party (PP) is striving to regain momentum despite a number of unfavourable factors.

The Guardian - UK

Spanish PM’s family affair: the corruption cases involving Pedro Sánchez’s brother, wife and predecessor

Socialist leader insists no wrongdoing by family and backs former prime minister, but has much to contend with

Bangkok Post

Opposition seeks review of loan scrutiny motion

Opposition lawmakers have called on parliament to reconsider its decision not to classify a motion seeking scrutiny of the government's 400-billion-baht loan programme as an urgent matter.

Bangkok Post

PP tables new charter rewrite bill

The People's Party (PP) on Wednesday submitted two constitutional amendment bills to parliament proposing mechanisms for drafting a new constitution while reaffirming three key principles: public participation, prevention of political monopolisation and opposition to expanding the Senate's special powers.

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People's Party leader blasted over 'blue regime' remark

Senators have threatened legal action against opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut unless he apologises within three days for remarks alleging the Senate is part of a "blue regime" rooted in the 2017 Constitution, which he described as a legacy of a coup.

Bangkok Post

PP calls for overhaul of Elite Card

The People's Party (PP) has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand's long-term visa schemes and the Thailand Elite Card programme, warning that regulatory loopholes are being exploited by grey capital and transnational criminal networks.

Bangkok Post

Division in the opposition

Thailand’s political opposition is beginning to show a more deliberate strategic division of roles, with the two main opposition forces — the People’s Party (PP) and the Democrat Party — pursuing markedly different agendas against the government.

The Guardian - UK

Pedro Sánchez is loved everywhere – but not so much in Spain. Here’s why

The PM’s socialist party was crushed in its former Andalusian stronghold. With a general election in 2027, time to turn things around is running out, says journalist María Ramírez

Bangkok Post

Charter change efforts falter

Nearly three months after a majority of voters endorsed the idea of a new constitution, the political establishment remains divided over how -- or whether -- genuine constitutional reform should proceed.

Bangkok Post

PP reintroduces six stalled bills

The opposition People's Party (PP) announced plans to resubmit six bills to parliament after the cabinet declined to reaffirm them following the dissolution of the previous House.

Euronews

Spanish ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for alleged influence peddling, court says

This is the first time that a former Spanish prime minister has been placed under formal investigation since the country returned to democracy following the death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.

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