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Tackling the controversial NGO law
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 06/01/2022
» Does Thailand need a law to regulate the operations of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), otherwise known as non-profit organisations (NPOs)? A draft law has emerged recently which is causing a lot of headaches for civil society. The cabinet on Tuesday approved this draft in principle; it is now being forwarded to the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security for a public hearing, before it is sent to parliament for final approval. The authorities claim the new law is required to make the work of NGOs more transparent and to counter money-laundering.
Clear up tenure doubt
News, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2022
» The length of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's tenure is back under the spotlight, after a legal team from the House of Representatives claimed that he is entitled to serve as premier until 2027.
No cakewalk seen for Prayut in next election
Kyodo News, Published on 23/12/2021
» Politicians are gearing up for a possible general election next year, even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insists his military-backed coalition government will complete its four-year term in 2023.
2 ballot change 'problematic'
News, Published on 05/12/2021
» The process to revise two organic laws on the election of MPs and political parties to reflect charter changes has begun in earnest.
Court disputes 'reform' goal
News, Published on 11/11/2021
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday ruled that the actions of three protest leaders at a rally at Thammasat University in August last year were an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
A question of timing
News, Published on 09/10/2021
» Luck hasn't been on the opposition's side and it could be exhausting the options available to it in seeking to unseat the prime minister and the government.
PM tenure a timebomb
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's controversial tenure is set to become another political timebomb that might plunge the country into crisis.
PM only has a year left, say experts
News, Published on 26/09/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has barely a year left in office, according to some experts and opposition MPs, after fresh legal questions were raised over the premier's tenure which may have to be resolved in the Constitutional Court.
Charter bill could end up in court
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/09/2021
» Fixing the organic law on elections in line with the latest charter amendment could run afoul of the constitution, making it likely the Constitutional Court will be asked to rule on the issue, say legal experts.
Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
Published on 01/08/2021
» Why 2031? The next decade is likely to become seen as a milestone era during which the world accelerated into a period of development and prosperity having successfully turned the page of one of the worst chapters in modern history after Covid-19 shook the global community to its core.