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Court dissolves Move Forward Party
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday disbanded the Move Forward Party (MFP) and banned its executives for 10 years.
Prayut threat to sue MP is 'self-defence'
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 26/04/2018
» The threat of a lawsuit against former Democrat MP Watchara Phetthong by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is an act of self-defence against a baseless claim the politician made, according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Sangha Act: Changes in laws on monks & money
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/02/2017
» New prohibitions on monks receiving large amounts of money or inheriting assets & property from their family as well as improving the management of temple funds included in new law.
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.
Yingluck down, Somsak, Nikhom survive (Latest: Yingluck responds)
Published on 23/01/2015
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has responded to the NLA's overwhelming vote to retroactively remove from office and to the OAG's intention to indict her for her role in the rice scheme. Meanwhile, the NLA voted not to impeach Somsak Kiatsuranon and Nikhom Wairatpanich.
New Govt House blockade (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/02/2014
» Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has led marchers from the various PDRC rally sites to Government House, vowing to help the NSPRT protesters camped there to prevent PM Yingluck Shinawatra from ever returning.
Update: Constitution Court says "unconstitutional"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/11/2013
» In a harshly worded verdict, the Constitution Court said the process behind the passing of an amendment to require all senators be elected was badly flawed and the amendment itself was unconstitutional. No punishment was given, however.
Lord of the Gavel
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/08/2013
» The parliament president's only tool is his wooden hammer called a gavel. The current president uses it often enough to be known as the "Lord of the Gavel". (In Thai and English)
Dissolve court, Nitirat demands
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/07/2012
» A group of Thammasat University's law lecturers demanded the dissolution of the Constitution Court Sunday.
Charter Bill Constitutional
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/07/2012
» The Constitution Court has dismissed the petitions submitted by opponents of the Government's charter amendment bill. There is no evidence it is intended to overthrow the current form of government, the judges said.