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Regime sets sights on axeing Pheu Thai
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/02/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party faces the prospect of dissolution after it was accused of allowing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is widely believed to be its de facto leader, to control its internal affairs.
Bill eases curbs for illegal hires
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/02/2018
» Illegally hiring a migrant worker will not cost an employer as dearly any more as a bill that reduces the fine from 400,000-800,000 baht to 10,000-100,000 baht is expected to be placed before the cabinet Tuesday for approval, said a labour ministry source.
Fears held for next EC shortlist
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2018
» All parties involved in the selection process of a new Election Commission (EC) are being urged to look into the cause of the problem amid claims the government secretly asked legislators to veto them.
A bad week
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 25/02/2018
» Bad week for the military regime. The antediluvians in green absorbed punishment from foreigners galore. Worse, at home, protesters judged to be disloyal Thais went on the streets. And after three years, eight months and some days, the courts put on their steel-toed boots and confronted the regime's rules.
Fears soar of another election delay
News, Published on 23/02/2018
» Concerns about a further delay of the general election escalated Thursday after the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) voted to reject all seven candidates chosen to be election commissioners.
Court says police too tough on 4 activists
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 23/02/2018
» The Criminal Court turned down a request by police Thursday to detain four pro-election activists including Sukrit Piansuwan, Sirawith Seritiwat and Anon Nampha for staging a rally near Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Feb 10.
Court grants 1.9m damages to mother of beaten corporal
Online Reporters, Published on 22/02/2018
» The Bangkok Civil Court has ordered the army to pay 1.87 million baht in damages to the mother of a corporal who died two years ago after being beaten in an army jail.
Activists challenge protest ban in court
Published on 22/02/2018
» Pro-election activists on Wednesday petitioned the Constitutional Court to strike down the regime's ban on political gatherings, which they said violates their rights.
Watch out, PM tells critical graftbuster
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 21/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha lashed out at a key member of the government's anti-corruption drive Tuesday after the man urged him to take action over an expensive collection of luxury watches worn by one of his deputies.
NLA 'likely to pass' last 2 election bills
News, Published on 21/02/2018
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is unlikely to shoot down two organic bills on the election of MPs and the selection of senators that must be passed in order for the general election to be held either later this year or early in 2019, an NLA whip says.