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Senate should not vote for PM: Senator
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/09/2020
» Prominent senator Kamnoon Sidhisamarn said Section 272 of the 2017 constitution -- which stipulates that the 250 senators handpicked by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) are required to vote along with MPs in the election of the prime minister -- should be removed because it is undemocratic.
Govt agrees on charter path
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/08/2020
» Parties in the coalition government have agreed on a single version of a motion to initiate a constitutional amendment, which includes details of the formation of a panel which would write a new charter.
Govt talks up charter change
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/08/2020
» The government-sponsored motion seeking constitutional amendments is taking shape and will be ready for submission to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai next week, according to chief government whip and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP, Wirach Ratanasate.
Unity changes call
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/08/2020
» A report will be debated in the House on Thursday on forging national reconciliation which could partially set the tone for a future constitutional amendment, says a source in the House of Representatives.
Plans afoot for totally new charter
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/08/2020
» The House committee studying constitutional amendments has opened up to the idea of a council being formed to draw up a new constitution, saying it is prepared to propose it as part of charter amendments.
Parliament 'must engage protesters'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/07/2020
» Political parties on Wednesday urged parliament to engage student activists protesting against the government in a process organised in such a way to allow them to communicate their concerns.
Pirapan chairs House charter amendment panel
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/12/2019
» Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, who represents the government, has been voted chairman of the House extraordinary committee to pave the way for constitution amendment.
Contest for charter panel chair heats up
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/11/2019
» Pheu Thai Party strategist Pokin Polakul is tipped to be nominated by the opposition bloc as head of a special House committee to study charter amendments.
MPs urge charter change
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2019
» A group of Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MPs on Friday tabled an urgent motion to the House of Representatives to push for amendments to the constitution.
Senate panel to draft meeting rules
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/06/2019
» The Senate on Tuesday formed a committee to draft the Upper House's meeting regulations, which are required before 25 senatorial committees are set up to implement national strategy and the national reform plan.