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The Intimidation Game
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 22/10/2017
» The military government has a propaganda unit. People know this, including reporter-people, which includes us, and editor-people. But they still call the chief manipulator of regime propaganda a "government spokesman". A two-star general whose sole task is to justify military actions without ever admitting an error was possible is also, on all front pages and news broadcasts, a military "spokesman".
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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.
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Fresh law sinks Yingluck appeal hope, ends career
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/09/2017
» A new law that takes immediate effect closes the door completely on former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's tiny chance of appealing against her five-year jail sentence.
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NLA seeks to allay election body fears
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/05/2017
» A National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee scrutinising the charter's organic law on the Election Commission (EC) will today look to settle controversy over a new proposal to reduce the EC's power, which is likely to pit the bill against the 2017 constitution.
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Govt insists it won't ease politics ban
News, Published on 05/04/2017
» The ban on political activities will also remain in force even after the promulgation of the new constitution Thursday, though the government insists it will stick to its roadmap leading to a general election.
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King to sign charter on Thursday
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2017
» The new constitution will be royally endorsed and officially announced on Thursday, according to a Bureau of the Royal Household document.
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About Politics
News, Published on 19/11/2016
» Yingluck's rice photo ops and Prayut's subsidies come under attack v Some election commissioners are scrambling to protect their jobs under new qualification rules v New army chief Gen Chalermchai likes to appease his masters
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International prodding for free debate 'unlikely to help'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 15/07/2016
» International calls for an open dialogue on the referendum on the draft constitution will act as a catalyst spurring the regime to intensify its efforts to get the draft approved at the Aug 7 vote.
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Voters need to know of any economic hit
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/07/2016
» A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet the Election Commission (EC) during an event that I had helped organise for the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand.
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Heed charter draft gripes
News, Editorial, Published on 05/02/2016
» The government on Wednesday launched a special television programme to "educate" the public on the draft charter. It is a useful move considering the public finds legal-speak very difficult to understand. But it risks being self-defeating if it turns out to be an attempt to shoot down criticisms in a one-sided manner.
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