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Judges, NACC feel job heat
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 13/03/2018
» Constitution Drafting Committee member Jade Donavanik suggested members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Constitutional Court judges resign to avert potential credibility problems after the Constitutional Court last week affirmed the constitutionality of making exceptions to NACC member qualifications.
Many miracles spoil the polls
News, Published on 03/03/2018
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva believes too many "miracles" can spoil a general election -- an oblique reference to the suspected shenanigans of political puppet masters operating behind the scenes in the run-up to the anticipated poll.
Panel strikes organic laws deal
News, Published on 01/03/2018
» A compromise appeared to be have been struck Wednesday after the organic bills on the election of MPs and select of senators passed a review by a joint panel set up to reconcile differences between related parties.
Prayut's new poll vow met with scorn
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced the general election will be held no later than next February, but parties have poured scorn on his latest promise after the premier said late last year the poll would take place this November.
Parties back PM's offer of election talks
News, Published on 27/02/2018
» Political parties have welcomed recent remarks by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha in which he said the regime will meet them and various state agencies to sound out an appropriate election date.
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.
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.
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.
Pro-election groups ramp up pressure
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2018
» Pro-election activists are ratcheting up pressure on the regime after setting a clear timetable for rallies to continue until at least May and challenging politicians to choose between the people and the military.
Court delays may kick in
News, Published on 17/02/2018
» The "Constitutional Court factor" has not been reflected in the election roadmap and this could further delay the timeline leading up to the general election, originally scheduled for November and now expected in February, the government has said.