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NRC sets off free-for-all push for charter-writing panel
Bangkok Post, Published on 28/10/2014
» The National Reform Council threw open applications for the committee tasked with drafting a new constitution to all members, overruling a push to have every geographic area and reform topic represented equally.
Myanmar leader writes to PM
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 11/02/2021
» Myanmar Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing has written to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha explaining why the Tatmadaw had to stage a coup to seize power and asked for help to support democracy.
PM in war of words as FB threatens lawsuit
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 26/08/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted Facebook must abide by Thai law and that he was not fazed by the social media giant's threat to sue the government for blocking access to accounts deemed defamatory to the monarchy.
6-year jail terms for Thaksin-era politicians
Bangkok Post, Published on 09/06/2016
» Two politicians in the Thai Rak Thai administration have been put behind bars after the court sentenced them to six years each in jail on charges of malfeasance and price collusion over a compost procurement scheme in 2001-02.
Six-month milestone: How far along are we on the road to reform?
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 22/11/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) marks its six-month milestone today (Nov 22). The military regime has promised to 'return happiness to the Thai people by launching a series of reforms on several fronts. Here is an update on what the regime has done, politically, economically and socially.
Ruling must be respected
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 08/05/2014
» The decision was unanimous. The Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling on Wednesday has set the standard for those in political office — transfers of senior officials cannot be unethical, unconstitutional and unlawful, especially when it is done for political benefit.
Senate plan to appoint interim premier ‘on track’
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 18/05/2014
» The upper house has vowed to press ahead with plans to install an interim prime minister, saying the process is already "80% complete".
Acting PM, Surachai face up to crisis challenge
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 19/05/2014
» Acting caretaker Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan and acting Senate Speaker Surachai Liangboonlertchai are expected to meet today to discuss ways out of the political quagmire. The challenges are immense, but the results will be crucial, determining the immediate future of the country.
Senate dissolved, police chief sacked
Bangkok Post, Published on 24/05/2014
» The Senate was dissolved on Saturday evening and more senior officials including the national police chief removed as coup leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha consolidated power.
Imprisoned in their ‘palace’
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 22/02/2014
» The Civil Court ruling that bans the caretaker administration from using the state of emergency decree to break up the anti-government protest is a blessing for rally-goers and protest leaders who face arrest warrants for defying the special legal requirements.