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Welcome ethics move
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/09/2024
» In a compromise, the ruling Pheu Thai Party has pledged to refrain from amending the charter governing ethical standards for political officeholders. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday the party wants to listen to its coalition partners. Among them, the Bhumjaithai Party openly disagreed with Pheu Thai on the issue.
Charter push is risky
News, Editorial, Published on 23/09/2024
» It is rare to see a ruling party and a main opposition party join hands in rewriting the constitution. But such is the case with the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party, a reincarnation of the Move Forward Party, as they push with all their might to amend some sections of the junta-sponsored 2017 constitution.
Thorny ethics debate
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2024
» The nation's political parties are to kick off a process to seek amendments to the charter. The main focus is a clause regarding politicians' ethics and a law governing the dissolution of parties to prevent political upheavals.
Move Forward Party's future uncertain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/08/2024
» The countdown has begun, with the Constitutional Court deciding on the fate of the Move Forward Party (MFP) next week.
All in to fix charter
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/04/2024
» Through its endorsement of three referendums that would amend Thailand's entire charter, a proposal that was forwarded by a study panel under Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, the government has now set in motion the charter drafting process. It is looking like it will proceed at a snail's pace.
Wanchai out of line
Oped, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2023
» A negative gesture by outspoken Senator Wanchai Sornsiri towards Pheu Thai's prospective "landslide" victory and its candidacy for the premiership has cast the upper house in bad light.
Peace is not overrated
News, Editorial, Published on 16/11/2021
» Today marks the International Day of Tolerance. In 1996, the United Nations chose this date to honour Mahatma Gandhi, a role model of peace, tolerance and non-violent protest. It's a day meant to remind us to embrace the beauty of tolerance and use this virtue as a means to resolve conflict.
Court verdict not a remedy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/11/2021
» The verdict by the Constitutional Court on Nov 10 against three pro-democracy activists raises the prospect of more political turbulence on the horizon.
Uphold true democracy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/06/2021
» June 24 marks a historic day in Thailand's politics and democracy as it was the day when the country went through a drastic change from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy in what is known as a bloodless revolution by the people's party in 1932.
Blight on democracy
News, Editorial, Published on 21/06/2021
» For those who follow Thai politics, there's nothing more interesting than the parliament session to be convened this week.