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Vietnamese dissident’s arrest raises alarm
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/06/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government not to deport Vietnamese activist Y Quynh Bdap, who was arrested in Bangkok this week, out of fear for his safety.
Move Forward pokes holes in poll body's case
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) insisted on Friday that the Election Commission’s complaint seeking its dissolution is flawed as it did not properly follow the steps prescribed in the organic law on political parties.
Paetongtarn aims to revive Pheu Thai in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 14/06/2024
» Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra has taken on another key role in the party, chairing a panel that will try to revive its fortunes in Bangkok, where it was swept aside by the political avalanche of Move Forward in last year’s election.
EC defends court request to dissolve MFP
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday defended its decision to seek the dissolution of the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) over its support for the revision of the lese majeste law by saying that the move followed proper legal procedures under the organic law on political parties.
EC probes breach of Senate poll data
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) is investigating the leaking of personal data belonging to more than 20,000 applicants for the Senate election.
‘Majority’ disagree with amnesty bill
Published on 13/06/2024
» The majority of people surveyed by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives disagree with a bill sponsored by civil society groups seeking amnesty in political and lese-majeste cases dating back to September 2006.
Court to hear Srettha, Move Forward cases on June 18
Published on 12/06/2024
» The Constitutional Court said on Wednesday that it will hear a case on June 18 that could lead to the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over a cabinet appointment alleged to have violated the constitution.
Wissanu downplays ‘irregularities’ in Senate vote
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Wissanu Krea-ngam, a legal adviser to the prime minister, on Tuesday expressed concern about accusations that the Senate election is being marred by irregularities.
Senator doubles down on manipulation claim
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» The next round of voting in the Senate election will show that there are several individuals who were hired to take part in the process simply to vote for candidates backed by certain political parties or interest groups, according to caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn.
Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin played down the gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant and vowed to stay put until a law to control its use was enacted.