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NLA backs 90-day delay in poll law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/01/2018
» The general election is likely to be held by February next year at the latest as the organic bill on the election of MPs which cleared the National Legislative Assembly Thursday extends the deadline for holding the poll by another 90 days.
Military fights the battle of Korat
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/06/2018
» At a time when major parties wrestle with what is described as the "siphoning power" of Phalang Pracharat Party in getting former MPs to defect to it for the new general election, Nakhon Ratchasima is seen as one of the most important target territories which they cannot afford to lose.
Grassroots activism spurs Dao Din
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/03/2018
» The last public appearance of anti-coup student Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, widely known as Pai Dao Din, was in 2017 when he was sentenced for lese majeste, added to his sentence for protesting against the then-draft constitution.
MPs bill at risk of court validity check
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/03/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has the power to ask the Constitutional Court to rule on the validity of two points in the organic bill on the election of MPs despite the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) deeming the legislation flawless, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
NLA chief hints at more election delays
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/02/2018
» National Legislative Assembly (NLA) president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai has hinted the organic bills on the election of MPs and selection of senators could be scrapped, which would delay the election beyond February next year.
Ruffled by protests, govt engages public
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/02/2018
» The government will explain why the election is being delayed every time a rally is held demanding the regime stick to its roadmap, a spokesman said Wednesday.
Bills panel to wrap up work this month
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/02/2018
» The tripartite panel scrutinising the two crucial organic bills on the election of MPs and selection of senators will finish its work by the end of the month before the bills are returned to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) for a vote.
CDC: 5 laws must change ahead of polls
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/11/2017
» Five laws relating to regional governing bodies need to be amended before local elections can take place, according to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC).
CDC's Udom reopens poll delay drama
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/01/2017
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) will not rush to complete the organic bill governing the election of members of parliament, CDC spokesman Udom Rathamarit says.