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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.
PM downplays reshuffle talk
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday brushed aside speculation about a cabinet reshuffle after rumours spread that the Democrats were being brought in to bolster the coalition government's House majority.
EC takes up petition to dissolve Bhumjaithai
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/03/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is in the middle of processing a party dissolution petition it has received against the Bhumjaithai Party, EC chairman Itthiporn Boonpracong said on Wednesday.
Govt to mull referendum details for charter change
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/02/2024
» The cabinet will deliberate next month over what is needed for a referendum to amend the constitution, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Move Forward braces for key court ruling
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/01/2024
» Attention will once again be on a Constitutional Court ruling on Move Forward Party (MFP) affairs when on Wednesday the court passes judgement on whether the party's efforts to amend the lese majeste law are constitutional.
Charter rewrite arouses suspicions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/01/2024
» The charter amendment process is now in motion, but many are questioning if it will truly be about serving the public interest, or whether it is a strategy by the Pheu Thai-led government to cling to power.