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His Majesty the King signs constitution (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/04/2017
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has signed Thailand's 20th constitution, starting the clock ticking for a general election to be held in late 2018 at the latest.
Referendum: Easy win for 'yes' vote (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2016
» The draft constitution cruised to an easy win on Sunday in the long-awaited referendum. Analysts say results showed that many people were fed up with politicians and their corrupt ways.
"Decide for yourself" PM tells people as politicians continue to take sides
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the public not to allow themselves to be swayed by politicians' opinions on the draft charter and to make their own decision at the referendum vote on Aug 7.
NCPO asks to extend power beyond election
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/02/2016
» The military government has proposed that the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) prolong its stay in power for a transitional period after the general election, a move critics say is undemocratic and risky.
PM: Roadmap for July, 2017 elections unchanged
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/02/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reiterated that the general election process must go ahead in July of next year as stipulated in the government's 25-month political roadmap.
Anger management
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/01/2016
» PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has made a good start to 2016 in controlling his infamous temper, reports Wassana Nanuam, but keeping cool in the face of many challenges will not be easy.
PM hints he may stay for a while
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told parliament he may need to remain in power as long as the country is not at peace.
'Power to the people': Debate starts on draft constitution
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/04/2015
» Opening a seven-day debate on the draft charter, CDC chairman Borwornsak Uwanno said it is designed to give the public more power which is vital to stopping a dictatorship of the majority in parliament.
Pheu Thai joins Democrats on charter referendum
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/03/2015
» As complaints against the draft constitution grow louder, the Phue Thai Party has joined the Democrats in calling for a referendum. The parties, differ, however, on which alternative charter should be adopted.
Direct vote for PM: Bad idea says Borwornsak
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/12/2014
» The idea that people can directly elect their prime minister and cabinet sounds easy and efficient, but CDC chairman Borwornsak Uwanno gives five reasons why it isn't – and why it could lead to serious protests.