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Referendum act needs amending, says scholar
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/11/2023
» A political science scholar on Wednesday pointed to the need to first amend the 2021 Referendum Act before moving on to amending the 2017 constitution, saying he was concerned the referendum law's complicated requirements might lead to the charter-rewriting bid failing right from the start.
MFP urges three referendums on charter rewrite
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/11/2023
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has suggested that three referendums, as opposed to two stipulated by the Constitutional Court, be held to decide on amendments to the charter.
Bhumjaithai seeks Padipat ouster clarity
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Bhumjaithai Party is urging the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether the Move Forward Party (MFP) colluded with Deputy House Speaker Padipat Santipada when it sacked him from the party.
Charter rewrite vote may coincide with PAO polls
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/11/2023
» A panel drawing up guidelines for a charter referendum is considering whether it is possible to hold it alongside provincial administrative organisation (PAO) elections, tentatively scheduled to take place next year or in 2025.
Cabinet ministers accused over wives' shareholdings
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2023
» Political activist Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Monday petitioned the Election Commission to investigate two cabinet ministers he accuses of owning shares in companies through their wives, in breach of the constitution.
MFP's Chaithawat to be appointed opposition leader
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/11/2023
» The appointment of Chaithawat Tulathon, leader of the Move Forward Party, as opposition leader has been forwarded to his Majesty the King for royal endorsement, House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Monday.
Panel to put charter-change questions to lawmakers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/11/2023
» A sub-committee tasked with gathering public opinion on a charter rewrite referendum plans to forward draft questions on charter amendments to MPs and senators to answer next month, panel chairman Nikorn Chamnong said.
MP downplays online opposition to ending Isoc
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/11/2023
» A Move Forward Party MP has downplayed the results of an online public hearing on a draft bill seeking to dissolve the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc), saying it would not be relevant to the House’s deliberation of the proposed law.
Critics fear 'biased' charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/10/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP)-sponsored motion aimed at a charter rewrite failed to get approval from the House of Representatives because critics feared it would create a biased charter amendment, according to Nikorn Jamnong, head of a sub-panel on gathering public opinions on a referendum for a constitutional amendment.
Move Forward seeking general debate against govt
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/10/2023
» The opposition camp plans to seek a general debate against the Pheu Thai-led government early next year, according to Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Chaithawat Tulathon.