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Thanathorn would take axe to local posts
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2022
» Critics have slammed Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit for seeking charter amendments to scrap the positions of provincial governor, district chief as well as tambon and village heads.
Watered-down 'reforms' upset
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/04/2022
» Academics have slammed proposed changes to the organic law on political parties as a step backwards, saying the amendments appear to focus on the upcoming elections rather than bring about reforms of parties.
Ex-PM offers views on lese majeste law
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/03/2022
» Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun has suggested that Section 112 of the Criminal Code, better known as the lese majeste law, be amended to clearly specify who should hold the authority to press legal action against a suspected offender.
Sathit's twin challenge
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/03/2022
» Democrat veteran Sathit Pitutecha is now wearing two hats, one as deputy public health minister and the other as chair of the parliamentary panel scrutinising two organic laws related to the new election system.
Further signs of PPRP splits
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/02/2022
» Academics believe the emergence of Ruam Thai Sang Chart, the party which has pledged to nominate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as a candidate for the same role in the next election, indicates there's a rift within the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Will the PM dissolve the House?
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said many times that he does not have any intention of dissolving the House of Representatives before two organic laws related to the election system are amended, and he intends to remain in his job to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit 2022. He has also vowed to complete his term.
Voting rules row simmers on
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/01/2022
» On Dec 23, government coalition parties submitted to parliament draft amendments to two organic laws on the election to reflect recent changes to the electoral system -- a move which will pave the way for the next general election.
Bouquet, brickbats for political hopeful
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/11/2021
» Parit "Itim" Wacharasindhu has stepped out of obscurity to chart his own destiny in politics.
Govt issues warning to protesters
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2021
» The government has warned protesters not to defy the Constitutional Court's ruling which ordered them to stop any actions that pose a threat to the constitutional monarchy.
Time to give young 'a bigger say' in nation
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/11/2021
» The country is in need of structural reform with the younger generation getting a bigger say in charting national policies and amending the charter, a forum was told.