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Thailand's People's Party calls for charter rejig before election
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 09/09/2024
» The main opposition People’s Party (PP) on Monday urged the new government to back section-by-section charter amendment and the drafting of a new constitution to ensure both processes are completed before the next general election.
Upheavals spur legal reform push
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/08/2024
» The main opposition People's Party (PP) is enlisting the help of the ruling Pheu Thai Party to push for legal amendments that would prevent a repeat of recent political upheavals, according to PP leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.
All eyes on Senate role in charter amendment
News, Published on 30/06/2024
» All eyes will be on the new Senate's role in the charter amendment process, particularly a proposal to amend Section 256 of the charter to allow for the drafting of a new charter.
Referendum 'before' charter proposal
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 25/04/2024
» Charter amendment proposals cannot be put on the agenda until a referendum is held to ask for voters' consent for a new charter to be written, said House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha.
DPM stands by call for 3 referenda
News, Published on 19/04/2024
» The cabinet will acknowledge next week the government's position to hold three referenda as a requisite for amending the entire charter, says Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
MFP says Thaksin treatment will feature in debate
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/03/2024
» The opposition intends to submit a motion for a general debate against the government to the parliament president on Wednesday, saying the handling of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s parole will be among the issues in focus.
Govt to mull referendum details for charter change
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/02/2024
» The cabinet will deliberate next month over what is needed for a referendum to amend the constitution, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
MFP ordered to drop plans to amend lese-majeste law
Published on 31/01/2024
» The Constitutional Court has ordered the Move Forward Party to cease all attempts to amend the lese-majeste law, saying that campaigning on the issue is considered an attempt to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
MFP gives Pheu Thai the hurry-up on charter reform
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Monday voiced disagreement with the Pheu Thai Party's plan to seek a fresh ruling from the Constitutional Court on charter referendum issues.
MFP urges three referendums on charter rewrite
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/11/2023
» The opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has suggested that three referendums, as opposed to two stipulated by the Constitutional Court, be held to decide on amendments to the charter.