Showing 1 - 8 of 8
TAO pay hike 'not political': govt
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/02/2023
» The government has dismissed allegations that it approved a pay raise for local leaders in exchange for ballot-box gains in the upcoming election.
Drafters mull more clout at local bodies
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2015
» The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has endorsed guidelines to ensure more efficient decentralisation of powers and greater independence of local administrative organisations.
Local body leaders keep jobs for now
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/05/2015
» The decentralisation of power to local bodies, made controversial by the protests of grassroot leaders who fear losing their jobs, marks a step forward in the new charter by ensuring that oversight by the state is flexible and limited to what is necessary, a charter drafter says.
Parade of ghouls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/07/2018
» Much has been written about Thailand's mischievous phi ta khon "ghost" festival, which has been gaining traction overseas in recent years after people from neighbouring countries were invited to join its cast of ghoulish performers.
CDC assures local body leaders on jobs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/05/2015
» Proposals on the decentralisation of power to local organisations have triggered a fierce debate at forums hosted by the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) in the Northeast to collect opinions about its draft charter.
Democrat MP queries peace talks' value
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/03/2013
» A Democrat MP is questioning the government's recent move to sign a peace talks deal with a far South rebel group given that violence has continued unabated throughout the region.
Activists call on women to build peace
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/12/2012
» Women in the deep South should have a greater role in efforts to end the unrest, women activists say.
Kamnan, village heads plan protests against term limits
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/11/2012
» The association of kamnan and village heads has decided to kick off a series of rallies next Wednesday against the government's bid to pass a new law to reduce their terms to only five years.