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News, Published on 25/11/2017
» Who will be in the race for next year's election? We look at the frontrunners v Critics attack new voting system claiming it is 'contradictory' v Pundits accuse regime of wheeling out welfare cards to boost popularity before poll
NBTC to look into airing of doctored clip
News, Published on 22/03/2019
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) will probe a Nation TV programme which has sparked criticism of media standards after it aired an alleged conversation on the election between Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a fabricated clip.
Opposition demands to see torture decree
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/02/2023
» The opposition yesterday demanded the cabinet forward to the House an executive decree postponing enforcement of key provisions of the law aimed at countering torture and enforced disappearances.
EC could cause poll date delay
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/09/2017
» An October election next year depends on whether the last two organic bills on electing lawmakers are accepted by the Election Commission, a source at the commission says.
PPRP bloc says no plan to quit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/12/2022
» The Pak Nam clique in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has pledged to stick with the ruling party for now, although its future in politics remains up in the air, Deputy Agriculture Minister Sunthorn Pansaengthong, a key figure in the faction, said yesterday.
Army reshuffle sees loyalists appointed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/09/2018
» The annual military reshuffle has seen the appointment of assistant army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong as the new army chief -- a position perceived to be critical to smoothing the way for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reclaim his premiership and stay on in power after the next election.
New EC organic law takes effect today
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/09/2017
» An organic bill governing the Election Commission takes effect today, requiring seven new commissioners to be selected within 90 days.
New party pulls in B20 million in a week
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/10/2018
» The Future Forward Party, which has raised nearly 20 million baht in funds in about a week, has been warned by the Election Commission about receiving donations as the act is still prohibited by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Parties urge PM to shelve S44 hopes
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 25/06/2018
» Politicians from Pheu Thai and Democrat parties expect Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to enter the political fray in September while urging him not to use the all-powerful Section 44 to gain the upper hand over other parties in the run-up to the general election.
Apirat attacks Pheu Thai's call to cut defence budget
News, Published on 19/02/2019
» Army chief Gen Apirat Kongsompong voiced strong opposition Monday to the Pheu Thai Party's plan to cut the defence budget and use the money saved to promote young entrepreneurs.