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PM given 15 days to save job
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Tuesday ordered all parties involved in Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's ethics case to submit evidence within 15 days with the court scheduled to consider the case again on July 10.
PPRP seeks ruling on MoU with Cambodia
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/06/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) deputy leader Paiboon Nititawan has petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the 2001 Thai-Cambodian memorandum of understanding on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand breaches the Thai constitution.
Clarity on Senate poll rules expected on Friday
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is expected to offer clarity on Friday about the ramifications of a Constitutional Court decision on Wednesday to hear a petition seeking its ruling on whether four controversial provisions in the organic law governing the Senate election breach the charter.
Maris plans diplomatic visit to Cambodia
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/05/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa plans to visit Cambodia to negotiate an overlapping claims area (OCA) in Koh Kood, the border province of Trat.
Invalidating Senate candidates ‘illegal’
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/05/2024
» A legal expert has warned the Election Commission (EC) that its decision to invalidate some Senate candidates because their districts only have one group of applicants could be against the law.
EC clarifies Senate poll regulations
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2024
» Senate election candidates may give media interviews on matters related to their expertise, but they are barred from introducing themselves in the media or taking part in a broadcast debate, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
EC defends Senate poll rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) defended its controversial regulations regarding the Senate election yesterday, insisting it has not exceeded the powers legally granted to it.
Cabinet clears path for election
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Election Commission's (EC) draft decree to begin the process of electing a new Senate to succeed the 250-strong military-appointed chamber whose tenure is due to expire on May 11, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Cabinet approves 3 charter-change referendums
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/04/2024
» The cabinet has agreed in principle that changing the constitution will require three referendumns and should be completed before the current government's term ends.