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Impeachment bid to press on
News, Published on 21/10/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is likely to vote in the next two weeks on whether to accept for consideration the impeachment bid against former Senate speaker Nikhom Wairatpanich and ex-House speaker Somsak Kiatsuranon after several members were assured of their authority to proceed.
NHRC finds Koh Tao abuse 'likely'
Published on 20/10/2014
» Two suspects who allegedly confessed to the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao last month were showing signs of possible physical abuse, according to Thailand's human rights commission, a source said Monday.
NRC to elect chairman, deputies Tues
Online Reporters, Published on 20/10/2014
» The 250-member National Reform Council will elect the chairman and two deputies at its first meeting tomorrow, acting NRC secretary-general Chare Phanpruang said on Monday.
Next poll pushed to early 2016
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/10/2014
» The new permanent constitution is expected to be ready between September and October next year, after which a general election is expected in early 2016, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam says.
NLA to vote on Nikhom, Somsak fate
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/10/2014
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is expected to vote tomorrow on whether it will accept an impeachment request against former Senate speaker Nikhom Wairatpanich and ex-House speaker Somsak Kiatsuranon.
PM admits reform will face delays
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/10/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted Wednesday certain areas of reform might not be accomplished within a one-year time frame and have to be left for the next government to pursue.
Chaturon challenges court's authority
Online Reporters, Published on 15/10/2014
» Former education minister Chaturon Chaisaeng on Wednesday asked the Bangkok Military Court to first seek a ruling on whether his case should be handled by a court-martial or in the civilian courts of justice.
Mekong residents file petition aimed at derailing Laos' Xayaburi dam
Online Reporters, Published on 15/10/2014
» Residents from eight provinces along the Mekong River Wednesday filed for a court injunction to try to derail the controversial Xayaburi dam on the lower Mekong River.
Progress 'slight' after 1973 uprising, Thammasat told
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2014
» Democracy in Thailand has made little progress more than four decades after the October 1973 uprising, a seminar was told yesterday.
NRC recruits deny regime meddling
News, Published on 13/10/2014
» Newly-appointed members of the National Reform Council (NRC) have denied the military is trying to steer their work, claiming guidelines given to them by the junta last week are simply intended to kick-start the reform process.